Israel claims its brutal assault on Gaza is justified by the Israeli hostages being held by Hamas. But the Israeli government’s actions suggest that it cares little about the hostages’ well-being — and more about using them as anti-Palestinian propaganda.

Thousands of Palestinian day laborers from Gaza are stranded in Israel amid the explosion in violence. Israel has revoked their work permits, and their families fear they may be imprisoned — or worse.

Source: For Netanyahu’s Government, Israeli Hostages Are Just a Propaganda Tool

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Thousands of Palestinian Workers Have Gone Missing in Israel