Israel's government has failed and must do more - editorial

Israel’s government has failed the hostages and their families. Israel’s military has failed the hostages and their families. At some point, they need to be held responsible.

Demonstrators hold images of five female soldiers held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, as they protest calling for the release of all hostages held in the Gaza Strip and against the current Israeli government outside the Ministry of Defense in Tel Aviv, May 25, 2024.

Demonstrators hold images of five female soldiers held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, as they protest calling for the release of all hostages held in the Gaza Strip and against the current Israeli government outside the Ministry of Defense in Tel Aviv, May 25, 2024.

(photo credit: ERIK MARMOR/FLASH90)

ByJPOST EDITORIAL

MAY 27, 2024 05:52

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