Anger in Tel Aviv: Hostage Families Criticize Netanyahu After Qatar Attack, Demand Immediate Deal

Tensions are escalating in Israel as large crowds gathered in Tel Aviv and other areas to demand an immediate ceasefire agreement in exchange for the release of the remaining 49 hostages in Gaza. This movement comes amid strong criticism from the hostages' families against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, particularly after the Israeli attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar, which the families view as a fatal blow to negotiation efforts.

According to the "Times of Israel," Sharon Alony Cunio, whose husband David is still held captive, accused the government of stalling the release process. She stated, "Netanyahu is opposing the path he himself initiated," referring to his rejection of a temporary deal he had previously indicated he preferred over a comprehensive one. She added, "The negotiations broke down, and this time with fire and smoke columns. Every delay is a deadly risk."

Cunio pointed out that her husband was left behind twice: first, "when Israel decided to cancel the second deal" earlier this year, and second, "when Israel carried out an assassination mission in Qatar last Tuesday." She described the recent attack as "failing to achieve its goal," especially after Netanyahu himself admitted it.

For her part, Macabit Mayer, the aunt of the captive twins Gali and Ziv Berman, attacked the decision to target Hamas leaders in Doha. Sarcastically, she said, "Now, of all times, it has become necessary to eliminate the political wing of Hamas because there is an opportunity." She angrily added, "There are opportunities for everything except for Gali, Ziv, and the rest of the 48 hostages."