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When asked if he feels concerned that operations of this kind might harm the chances of reaching a deal, hostage Omer Wenkert's father Shai Wenkert replied that he sees it as additional leverage.

Negotiations for a hostages deal are ongoing, and the War Cabinet is set to convene Sunday evening to discuss a new proposal submitted by the head of Mossad.

In their most controversial statement yet, Forum Tivka, which has advocated to continue the Gaza war until victory, called on Netanyahu to resign.

Families of hostages plan protests demanding their release, citing recent reports of possible military actions jeopardizing captives.