Tensions between Israel and Hamas have escalated as efforts to resolve the hostage crisis intensify. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared his commitment to freeing hostages held by Hamas through military victory, with the aim of eliminating the group entirely. However, Hamas has refused to negotiate, demanding extensive aid for the Palestinian population in the Gaza Strip and the cessation of Israeli air reconnaissance during humanitarian operations.
Despite the arrival of 23,000 tons of aid in Gaza, hostages remain in captivity, and the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate. Criticism of Netanyahu’s military approach has grown, particularly from the families of hostages who fear for their loved ones' safety. Meanwhile, the UN Security Council has been called to address the crisis, as videos of emaciated hostages circulate globally, increasing pressure on Israel.
Hamas has expressed conditional openness to allowing the International Committee of the Red Cross to deliver aid to captives but insists on the establishment of humanitarian corridors. As international condemnation mounts, calls for a ceasefire and negotiation persist, with the US urged to play a decisive role in ending the conflict and securing the hostages' release.
