By Emily Rose and Crispian Balmer JERUSALEM (Reuters) - As Israel prepares to invade the Gaza Strip, many families of hostages seized by Hamas are pleading with the government to rein in the war effort and instead negotiate the release of their loved ones. Highlighting the appalling dilemma facing the whole country, other relatives warn mediation could take years and say their best hope lies with the military, hoping ground forces could find the missing men, women and children before it is too late. Hamas fighters grabbed an estimated 222 people aged from 9 months to 85 years during their Oct....
