Israelis believe that if the deal for incremental releases of hostages collapses, they have options to inflict further punishment on Hamas and end the terrorist group’s control of Gaza.
Relatives and supporters of hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip protest outside the prime minister's office at Jerusalem, February 11, 2025, after Hamas announced it would delay a planned hostage release, accusing Israel of violating the cease-fire. AP/Ohad Zwigenberg
