Netanyahu made it clear that this was just the beginning. "We will continue fighting so that Gaza will no longer pose a threat to Israel.
As mediators blitz through attempt to bring about an agreement for the release of additional hostages, the question remains: If this fails, what comes next?
"The prime minister and cabinet chose knowingly to sacrifice the hostages in the [Gaza] Strip," said the brother of released hostage Tal Shoham.
Further, the military will also not target areas where there is potential doubt about hostages being nearby.
"I try to live my life because the phrase 'you only live once' got a different meaning for me this year," said Daniella Gilboa in an Instagram post.
Their pleas were met with repeated promises from government representatives, which families claim have been "withheld for months."
Israel faces a critical choice in Gaza: To launch a full invasion, opt for gradual strikes, or pursue another ceasefire deal.
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