Families of Israeli hostages held by Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip protest outside the ministry of defence in Tel Aviv calling on November 21, 2023, amid ongoing battles between Israel and the Palestinian armed group. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on November 21, that "we are making progress" on the return of hostages Hamas seized during the October 7 attacks, after mediators said a truce deal was in sight. (Photo by AHMAD GHARABLI / AFP)