Families of Israeli hostages in Gaza have called for a nationwide strike to demand a cease-fire with Hamas, even as Israel’s government moves to expand its nearly two-year military campaign. “Silence enables their sacrifice on the altar of an endless war without purpose or goal,

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum, as well as the opposition and a large part of the Israeli public, are strongly against the expansion of the operation, arguing it would put their loved ones at even more risk.

Relatives of captives held by Hamas denounced the Israeli government for what they called “an endless war without purpose.” It was unclear how many people would take part in the labor strike.

Relatives fear an expanded assault on Gaza City could endanger the captives. Among them is Evyatar David, recently seen emaciated in a Hamas video

Tzvika Mor, head of the hawkish Tikvah Forum, a minority group of hostages’ families, calls to prioritize defeating Hamas, says putting hostages first is ‘indescribable stupidity’

Israeli strikes on Gaza killed multiple civilians, including media workers and a family, amid international criticism. PM Netanyahu has defended Israel's plans to expand the offensive into Gaza City.V

Gaza City Friday just hours after Israel's security cabinet signed off on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to take over t