Hamas has provided a list of 34 hostages for a potential exchange in a ceasefire with Israel. The list includes women, children, the elderly, and the sick, but it’s unclear if all are alive.
“The time has come for a comprehensive agreement that will bring back all hostages – we know more than half are still alive and need immediate rehabilitation, while those who were murdered must be returned for proper burial,” said Emily Damari, a hostage’s family member.
Public opinion on the Hamas hostage exchange is mixed; some people hope for the hostages’ release, while others doubt Hamas’ intentions. A report from NPR says that the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, which represents the families, is upset by the exclusion of names of those still thought to be alive from a list.
“Those hostages have to get out, they have to get out now. If those hostages aren’t released by the time I get office there will be hell to pay,” warned President-elect Donald Trump.
Qatar, Egypt, and the U.S. are facilitating the negotiations, which could lead to the release of these hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. The conflict has resulted in over 45,000 deaths in Gaza.
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