Hostage Families Demand Answers on Gaza Strikes and Escalation

Families of Israeli hostages held by Hamas militants in Gaza are demanding an immediate government explanation about the fate of the captives after the Israeli army intensified strikes on the Palestinian territory. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum expressed anger over the lack of communication from the government regarding the well-being of the hostages and requested a meeting with ministers. Israel has been conducting air and artillery strikes on the Hamas-run Gaza Strip, with the armed wing of Hamas claiming that almost 50 hostages have been killed since October 7.