Protests continue in Israel demanding immediate action from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to secure a hostage release deal before his upcoming trip to the US. Demonstrators are urging for the return of over 120 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, emphasizing the urgency of the situation. Religious figures, including former Sephardi chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, stress the importance of prioritizing human life over other concerns, even if it involves releasing terrorists. International mediators are involved in cease-fire talks as Israel and Hamas consider proposals to end the conflict and free the hostages. Families of the captives are intensifying pressure on Netanyahu, warning that the current moment is crucial and must not be squandered.