Relatives of some of 98 still believed held by Hamas describe being in limbo but remain ‘cautiously optimistic’
Posters of hostages held in Gaza attached to a fence in Tel Aviv. In the first stage of the deal, 33 Israeli hostages would be released over six weeks.Posters of hostages held in Gaza attached to a fence in Tel Aviv. In the first stage of the deal, 33 Israeli hostages would be released over six weeks.
In the first stage, 33 hostages are set to be released over six weeks in exchange for hundreds of Palestinians imprisoned by Israel. The remainder are to be released in a second phase. The 98 hostages – some of whom are believed to be dead – include four people taken hostage in 2014 and 2015.“The fact that it was officially announced has been slightly coloured by events today with the cabinet yet to vote on it.
He said his family had not been able to grieve properly for Idan’s 18-year-old daughter, Maayan, who was killed by Hamas during the 7 October attack. Idan’s clothes were still covered with his daughter’s blood as he was driven to Gaza, Ma’anit said. Gilad Korngold, 63, said not knowing what had happened to his son Tal Shoham, 39, who was taken from the Be’eri kibbutz, had left his family living like “zombies” for the past 467 days.
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