Pressure grows on Netanyahu to extend Gaza ceasefire as hostage conditions worsen

Pressure is increasing on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to extend a Gaza ceasefire as details emerge about the poor conditions of hostages. The current ceasefire, which began on January 19, is set to end in three weeks. Negotiations for a second phase of the ceasefire, aimed at releasing more hostages and withdrawing Israeli forces, have made little progress. Israeli forces recently withdrew from a Gaza corridor, but tensions remain high, with reports of violence continuing in the region. Families of hostages are urging for urgent action, citing the dire conditions of their loved ones. Meanwhile, Netanyahu faces pressure from both families and far-right allies, complicating the decision on whether to extend the ceasefire.