i would hope the people of israel interpret gantz' ultimatum cynically. it's not helpful, right now.
i grasp that there's innocent people being held in terrible conditions and there are people that love them that don't want to lose hope, but if you give hamas what it wants then it will do this again, and they've broadcast as much. the prime minister can't do that, as it's not in the country's interest. this is hard, but hold your resolve, israel.
israelis don't talk about martyrs, and i don't think they should start, either. these are not fallen soldiers, they're murder victims. but, their memories will outlast them, and those affected need to see the bigger picture.
it seems like nobody wants to tell them that, but they must be told it.