Israel Faces Growing Pressure as Reservists Demand Hostage Negotiations

Calls for a shift in strategy intensify as military operations escalate in Gaza and ceasefire talks falter over disarmament demands.

Over 1,600 Israeli reservists and veterans have signed letters urging the government to negotiate with Hamas for hostage releases, even if it requires halting military actions.
Hamas has rejected Israel's demand for disarmament as a condition for a ceasefire, calling it unacceptable during indirect negotiations mediated by Egypt, Qatar, and the USA.
Israel has resumed large-scale airstrikes and ground offensives in Gaza following the collapse of the previous ceasefire, leading to significant displacement and worsening humanitarian conditions.
Critics accuse the Israeli government of pursuing policies that could result in forced demographic changes in Gaza, including the creation of military buffer zones.
Protests within Gaza highlight growing dissatisfaction with Hamas, as civilians increasingly oppose being used as human shields and question the group's tactics.