Israelis Demand Hostage Release Amid Gaza Conflict—What Is Washington’s Role?

Across Israel, citizens are rising in powerful protest, demanding the immediate release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza and calling for an end to a devastating 22-month conflict. These demonstrations spotlight not only the human cost of ongoing violence but also reveal a deeper strategic failure that America cannot afford to ignore. Why Are Hostage Families Leading the Call for Peace? The heart-wrenching images of relatives holding photos of loved ones taken hostage by Hamas remind us that this is more than a foreign war—it’s a crisis directly connected to American interests. As Israel plans an aggressive takeover of...