Israeli leaders seem to have a different point of view. Maybe take it up with them and explain what's what.
There are negotiations right now, or attempts at such, conducted via Qatar.
As you can notice, this does not entail Israel stopping its offensive.
There are several ideas floated about, one of them (mentioned earlier) is hostage release in return for free passage for Hamas leadership and men. Again, not my idea or any other poster's.
Given the hostage situation, things are complicated.
While I think most of us would prefer a heroic happy ending, sometimes it doesn't happen this way.