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How the Israeli hostage crisis could topple Netanyahu
Feb 7, 2024
Anshel Pfeffer discusses the Israeli hostage crisis and the potential downfall of Prime Minister Netanyahu. Topics include the families' protests, pressure for a ceasefire, political consequences, and implications of a government change amid the crisis.
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- The families of the hostages in Gaza are actively protesting to keep the issue in the public eye and ensure that the war against Hamas cannot end until all the hostages are released.
- Divisions within the Israeli government, including differing priorities on achieving a ceasefire and securing the release of the hostages, complicate the situation and put pressure on Prime Minister Netanyahu's position of power.
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Vigil at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv
In Tel Aviv, hostage square has become a gathering place for families of the 136 hostages still in Gaza. Families are struggling to keep the issue in the public consciousness while the war against Hamas continues. This war has become the biggest issue for many Israelis, and the families' aim is to ensure that the war cannot end until all the hostages are released.
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