Israel’s government faced calls for a cease-fire from some of its closest European allies and from protesters at home on Sunday after a series of shootings, including of three hostages who waved a white flag, added to mounting concerns about its conduct in the 10-week-old war in Gaza.
The protesters urge the government to renew hostage negotiations with Gaza’s Hamas rulers, whom it has vowed to destroy.
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