Hostage Relatives Fume at Netanyahu Over Lack of Action
The past couple of weeks have been nothing short of tumultuous for the relatives of hostages. There's a growing chorus of discontent over the Israeli government's perceived inaction in retrieving individuals caught in the clutches of Hamas. Prime Minister Netanyahu has found himself at the receiving end of this anger.
A heated exchanges between Netanyahu and family members of Israeli hostages held captive by Hamas has made headlines in Haaretz and N12. The Prime Minister reportedly said, "Presently, there's no feasible way to bring everyone back. Contemplate, would any of us reject such an option?" This statement was met with outrage from the relatives.
The meeting with Netanyahu and his war cabinet also saw participation from released hostages. They shared accounts of their harrowing experiences in Gaza's Gaza Strip during their captivity. The daughter of a hostage abducted by Hamas, for instance, stated that the hostages were essentially living on borrowed time and emphasized their immediate need to return to Israel, prioritizing it over the ongoing war efforts against Hamas who are considered terrorist organizations.
Netanyahu's presentation was said to have left those present unsatisfied. He chose to read his remarks verbatim, declining to entertain questions, which reportedly irked the attendees. The situation quickly escalated, with the hostages' relatives calling out "shame" as the discussion became increasingly heated.
Relatives of the hostages have been urging for a new meeting with Netanyahu, alleging that they have felt disregarded since the end of the ceasefire. The most recent episode of terror in the Gaza Strip, on October 7th, saw around 240 individuals kidnapped by Hamas and other extremist groups. Israel estimates that 137 of these hostages remain in captivity. Recently, 105 hostages were freed in exchange for 240 Palestinian detainees.
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