Israeli Hostages in Gaza: Families Accuse Netanyahu of Abandoning Them
The families of Israeli hostages in the Gaza Strip accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of abandoning the lives of their loved ones to preserve his political position. The criticisms were voiced during a news conference outside the Defense Ministry in Tel Aviv.
The families stated that Netanyahu has chosen to sacrifice the lives of the hostages to remain in power, making the captives hostages in his war for political survival. They also expressed that Netanyahu fails to take responsibility and ignores their plight.
Currently, Tel Aviv estimates that there are 101 hostages in Gaza out of at least 239 Israelis who were taken captive. Indirect negotiations between Tel Aviv and Hamas have reached a critical stage, with Netanyahu insisting on continuing the war in Gaza while Hamas demands a complete Israeli withdrawal.
Israel has faced criticism for its brutal offensive on Gaza, leading to the displacement of the population and severe shortages of essential resources. The country now faces a genocide case at the International Court of Justice for its actions in Gaza.