Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces protests and criticism for his controversial demand in cease-fire talks following the killings of six hostages in Hamas captivity, threatening progress in negotiations. Leaders across the Middle East express anger and opposition to Netanyahu's stance.
Key Points
Netanyahu's controversial demand in cease-fire talks
Protests and criticism from various parties
Threat to progress in negotiations
Pros
Maintaining military presence to prevent smuggling and arms trafficking
Refusal to back down from demands despite backlash
Cons
Eruption of anger and protests from families of hostages and leaders in the Middle East