The families of Gaza hostages plead with Netanyahu for their release
The families of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza took to the streets of Tel Aviv in a desperate plea to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the immediate release of their loved ones. Despite reports that negotiations for a cease-fire deal were ongoing, the families expressed frustration over the lack of progress and planned a vigil during Netanyahu’s congressional speech.
Netanyahu’s reluctance to make a deal, allegedly to appease his far-right coalition partners, has been criticized by the families who claim he is prioritizing politics over the lives of the captives. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and security officials have voiced support for a potential deal, but Netanyahu has refused to send a negotiating team.
The heart-wrenching stories of the families, like Matan’s mother Einav Zangauker, emphasize the urgency of the situation. The families have called on Netanyahu to stay and secure a deal before leaving the country. The recent news of two hostages’ deaths in Gaza has only added to the families’ anguish and determination to see their loved ones returned home.
Source: Ynet News