Families of victims of the October 7 terror attack and fallen Israeli soldiers gathered in Tel Aviv to demand the Biden administration allow Israel to defeat Hamas. Dr. Sarah Schwartz, whose son Sgt. Major David Schwartz died in battle in Gaza, emphasized the need for support in destroying Hamas. Israelis strongly support the ongoing attack on Hamas in Rafah, despite opposition from the Biden administration. Reports also revealed that the U.S. has been pressuring Israel by withholding ammunition and encouraging Hamas to agree to a ceasefire on their terms. Previous protests in Israel have shown the divide in public opinion on how to handle the situation with Hamas. Israelis fear being pressured into a weak hostage deal that would allow Hamas to survive, undermining one of Israel’s main objectives.
