The Gaza Street protests outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence have turned the hostage issue into a political game, with the government seemingly unwilling to prioritize their release. The majority of the population supports the immediate return of the hostages, but without elections, there is a fear that they may perish before being released. Additionally, Israel's move towards reestablishing a long-term military administration in the Gaza Strip is opposed by former defense minister Yoav Gallant and most of the IDF top brass. The International Criminal Court's decision to issue arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant further complicates Israel's position, as they refuse to accept the court's jurisdiction.