Posters of those taken hostage by Hamas are plastered around Tel Aviv, where a permanent vigil is in place. One of those with family held in Gaza told Sky News they aren't sleeping, drinking or eating as they wait to find out if their loved ones are even alive.
In full sight of Israel's Ministry of Defence, whose responsibility it is to get the hostages back safely, a permanent vigil is held on a plaza in Tel Aviv. Posters of the captives are stuck on walls and lampposts. The same smiling images are printed on T-shirts worn by the friends and relatives of the missing. For every face on every poster there is a family left wondering and worrying when or if they will see each other again.
'Why are they still holding on to children? That's the only question that should be asked at this point of time,' he said. 'Why are you holding them? You want humanitarian aid, you want water to Gaza, you want electricity, so release them. That's it. Simple. 'Tomorrow you'll get everything back, electricity, everything. Then we will discuss what we are doing, how we are, you know, taking care of Hamas.
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