Many Israelis feel that freeing the hostages cannot happen if the government refuses to come to terms with Hamas and pursues its policy of trying to eliminate the group militarily.

Israeli police have blasted crowds with water cannons and made dozens of arrests as thousands of protesters demand a deal to free hostages in Gaza. One protester displays an image of an emaciated Palestinian child.

Frustration is growing in Israel over plans for a new military offensive in some of Gaza's most populated areas.

The admissions come amid widespread concern about a humanitarian crisis in Gaza after nearly two years of war that began when Hamas attacked Israel from the enclave. President Donald Trump has lamented the conditions and called on Israel to improve aid while also backing Israel’s plan to widen its military operation in the enclave.

Conservative activist Laura Loomer complained on social media about children from Gaza arriving in the U.S. for medical treatment and questioned how they got visas

A day after conservative activist Laura Loomer posted videos on social media of children from Gaza arriving in the U.S. for medical treatment and questioning how they got visas, the State