On October 7, 2023, several Hamas terrorists infiltrated southern Israel and managed to take several hundred people back to Gaza as hostages, in addition to murdering over 1,200 people.
Their safety has been the subject of great concern to the Israeli public, who campaign for their release and safety as the IDF's war on Hamas continues. So far, several hostages have been released, most of them due to a ceasefire and prisoner exchange.
It is currently unknown exactly how many hostages are currently alive in Gaza, though most estimates place it at over 100 at the time of writing.
UNIFIL calls on IDF to withdraw from Lebanon • Security forces kill head of Hamas's security dept. • Mossad reveals details of pager attack • Israel still waiting for list of live hostages
"The Post" analyzes claims made by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a comprehensive interview with "The Wall Street Journal."
There are gaps - some of which can be bridged, and some are very difficult, the sources said, a week after there were optimistic indications that a deal could be reached.
With the intensification of hostage deal negotiations, mediators have focused on elderly and critically ill individual.
Al-Ghad's sources said that some of the names on Israel's list include hostages that Hamas considers to be soldiers, whereas Hamas says it will only release the sick, the elderly, and children.
The poll also found that 61% of Israelis think the IDF should remain stationed near the Syrian border until the situation in Syria stabilizes.
Reports also surfaced of an Israeli delegation heading to Cairo to further talks, which have since been denied by Israeli officials.
Knesset member Michal Woldiger expressed an opinion contrary to much of Israel's senior leadership - that she would support ending the war for the hostages's safe return.
Current progress in the talks remains stuck for the time being, as the two sides remain at an impasse over a couple of Israeli demands.
IDF operates in West Bank • Katz not present at IDF HQ during Yemen strike • CAIR leader praised October 7 massacre • IDF ordered to conclude October 7 probes by end of January
JPOST Digital Library
