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 phase ends in three weeks, with little progress in negotiations for a second phase. Israeli forces have withdrawn from a Gaza corridor, but tensions remain high. Families of hostages are urging for urgent action, citing reports of emaciated captives. Meanwhile, Hamas insists it will not release remaining hostages until Israeli troops are fully withdrawn. The conflict has resulted in significant casualties, with over 47,000 Palestinians reported dead. Violence has also escalated in the West Bank, prompting Israel to expand military operations there.