HOPE – According to a senior Israeli official, dozens of hostages are “certainly” alive. He also indicates that discussions with Hamas are continuing to free them
Involved in negotiations for the release of hostages in Palestinian territory, a senior Israeli official told AFP on Monday that Israel knew with certainty that several dozen hostages held in Gaza were alive. “Dozens of hostages are definitely alive,” he said on condition of anonymity, not being authorized to speak publicly on the matter. “We can’t leave them there for long, they will die,” he added.
While negotiations seem to be stalling with Hamas, this senior Israeli official reiterated Israel’s refusal to immediately accept a permanent ceasefire. “We cannot, at this stage – before signing an agreement – commit to ending the war,” he explained. While he spoke, thousands of Israelis continue to demonstrate to demand the release of the hostages, but also the resignation of Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister.
Waiting for a response from Hamas
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