Protests and labor strikes have broken out in Israel following the recovery of the bodies of six hostages from Gaza by the military. The hostages were abducted in a Hamas-led attack on October 7, and the Israeli authorities have reported that more than 60 hostages are still in captivity, with about 35 others believed to be dead. The hostages include civilians, military and security personnel, men, women, and children, as well as citizens of various countries including the United States, Britain, France, Russia, Germany, Mexico, and Thailand. Twelve individuals with U.S. citizenship were among those abducted, with two being released following pressure from the United States and Qatar. One of the hostages, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, was found dead in Gaza over the weekend, and four American citizens are still being held alive in Gaza, while three others are presumed dead. Since October 7, 117 people have been released, with over 100 being freed during a cease-fire at the end of November in exchange for Palestinian detainees held in Israeli detention. The conditions for those still in captivity have been described as harsh, with reports of physical and psychological abuse, malnourishment, and being held in various locations including hospitals, apartments, a mosque, and underground tunnels. The Israeli military has conducted various operations to rescue hostages, with the most high-profile rescue resulting in the death of scores of Palestinians, including women and children. In December, Israeli forces mistakenly killed three hostages who had escaped from their captors. The Israeli army has stated that the shooting violated its rules of engagement. The article provides a detailed account of the ongoing hostage situation in Gaza, including the number of hostages still in captivity, the conditions they are facing, and the efforts being made to secure their release.