The prospect of a cease-fire in Gaza offers hope, but as talks drag on, Palestinians and the families of Israeli hostages say the wait for a breakthrough is bringing frustration and pain.
More than 3 months into Israel's campaign to destroy Hamas, many of the families have grown disillusioned with the war and convinced that only a cease-fire – not further military operations – will free their loved ones.
Relatives of more than a hundred Israeli captives have been camping in front of the prime minister’s residence. Hamas is demanding an army withdrawal before negotiating their release. Meanwhile, the bombings are killing people in the south of the Palestinian enclave