Over 6 months into Gaza conflict: How many Israelis are still being held hostage by Hamas?

Israel faces challenges in freeing hostages taken during a Gaza infiltration attack by Hamas, resulting in 1,163 deaths and 33,000 Palestinian fatalities. 134 hostages, including 11 foreigners, remain amid intense IDF bombardment. Negotiations with Hamas demand ceasefire, IDF withdrawal, prisoner releases, and return of Gazans for release.