Protests Urge Netanyahu to Focus on Hostage Deal

Thousands of Israelis are set to rally in Tel Aviv and other locations, urging Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to remain in Israel to finalize a hostage negotiation deal with Hamas before flying to the U.S. Recent discoveries in Gaza revealed hostages being held by families with deep ties to Hamas, complicating the search and rescue operations. Concurrently, two Israeli protesters disrupted a UN Security Council meeting, demanding the release of hostages from Gaza, highlighting the international pressure on Hamas and the urgency of the issue. The debate over the U.S. trip underscores the tension between diplomatic engagements and immediate security concerns, with some advocating for Netanyahu to prioritize the hostage situation.