Support for a ground invasion in Gaza has fallen between Israelis. Almost half of them, 49%, oppose immediate entryaccording to the latest survey published in the Israeli press.

Jana BerisOnda Cero correspondent in Israel, maintains that although citizens share the ultimate objective of destroy Hamas structuresbelieve that entering Gaza poses a danger to the 229 captured hostages.

The journalist insists that the kidnapping is “a unprecedented situation because there are civilians” in the middle. The Israeli Minister of Defense, Yoav Gallantwill meet tomorrow with representatives of the hostage families that Hamas maintains in Gaza, amid concerns for its security following the intensification of the ground operation carried out by the Israeli Army in the strip.

The announcement comes after family members made an urgent call for a meeting not only with Gallant, but also with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, following increased Israeli incursions into the Palestinian enclave.