'Significant development': The Israel-Hamas hostage deal explained – The Irish Times
Agreement leaves more to be done and many captives behind
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Agreement leaves more to be done and many captives behind
The pontiff met separately early this morning with relatives of 12 hostages held by Hamas and families from Gaza. “This is not war, this is terrorism,” Francis said. Do not “go on with the passions that in the end kill everyone.” The pause should lead to the release of the first 10 Israelis and 30 Palestinians starting tomorrow at 10 am. The fate of Asian hostages remains uncertain, including that of a Thai woman who has likely given birth to a baby in Hamas captivity.
"There is no victory until the last abductee," families of abductees tell the war cabinet return of hostages must be the primary goal of the operation.
Family members of Israeli hostages held in Gaza for more than a month describe how their loved ones were kidnapped — and what they are doing to try and get them released.
Shlichim say being away from home is challenging and emotionally fraught, but are convinced of the need to serve as a bridge between U.S. Jewish communities and the Jewish state