"There is a rope hanging over my son's head," said Yehuda, a 54-year-old algorithms engineer. "But we still have a reason to fight. I don't think of anything else."
Israeli protests intensified as families of hostages demand action. Yehuda Cohen notes that the six recent deaths changed the dynamics, unifying families and prompting larger crowds in demonstrations.
Netanyahu attributed the failure of cease-fire talks to Hamas while emphasizing the ongoing efforts to free hostages. His insistence on troop presence at the Gaza border remains a sticking point.
Protests have transformed from apolitical marches to overtly anti-government demonstrations, driven by the urgency to secure the release of hostages. Organizers report unprecedented crowds in support.
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