Why Israeli hostage families betrayed the government

Households of the hostages held in Gaza have intensified their protests, like this time blocking roads in Tel Aviv. A yr in the past, many Israelis rallied behind them. Now, they’ve grow to be polarizing figures. Enav Zangok is a long-time supporter of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Her son Matan was kidnapped from his residence on October 7 final yr. Netanyahu’s authorities has introduced it is not going to cease preventing till Hamas is totally eradicated, which Einaf and different hostage households say is unrealistic and might be a demise sentence for his or her households. After the occasions of October 7, a lot of Israel’s previous political variations have been put aside in a second of unity. Households of hostages met with leaders. However as time went on, frustration grew over the dearth of progress within the negotiations. Relations between Netanyahu’s coalition and most of the hostage households have grow to be brazenly hostile. Einav has grow to be a distinguished voice within the protest motion pushing for a deal final yr, a motion that many on the Israeli proper say makes the nation seem divided and weak. On October 7, greater than 50 folks have been killed in Einav’s hometown, the place most individuals have been authorities supporters. Now, with the regional battle escalating and a ceasefire in sight, the hostage households are rising more and more determined.