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One of the most contentious issues revolves around the fate of hostages taken by Hamas during the ongoing conflict. Many families of the hostages have long called for an immediate ceasefire, asserting that military action alone will not guarantee their safe return. Critics within Israel argue that Netanyahu’s plan to continue military operations might jeopardize the hostages’ safety, describing efforts to hunt down Hamas operatives as a strategy that could complicate negotiations.