Israel's Hostage Families Feel Abandoned by Israel
They feel trapped in a nightmare—and ignored by their government.
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They feel trapped in a nightmare—and ignored by their government.
Middle East News: As Israel considers a ground offensive in the Gaza Strip, Israeli families whose loved ones were kidnapped by Hamas during the recent attacks are divi
As Israel prepares for a possible ground offensive in the Gaza Strip, some Israelis whose family members were kidnapped by Hamas gunmen during the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks are split over the idea of sending troops into the enclave. Maayan Zin, whose two daughters, 15 and 8, were kidnapped, feels that the country should do anything it can to bring back the hostages. “I don’t understand defense and warfare,” she said in an interview. “I just want them to return my daughters — the world, the milita
Families are torn between wanting their loved ones returned safely at any cost and concern about further loss of life
As Israel prepares for a possible ground offensive in the Gaza Strip, some Israelis whose family members were kidnapped by Hamas gunmen during the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks are split over the idea of sending troops into the enclave.