In aftermath of Haniyeh’s death; Israeli hostages families calls for immediate deal

As developments after Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh’s death in Iran is pouring in and the world is reacting to it, however Israeli hostages families are still pinning their hope for the deal to get their loved ones released from the Palestinian group’s captivity.

The hostages families stated, “While military operations over the past ten months have achieved significant security gains, true achievement can only be realized with the release of all 115 hostages still in captivity. These hostages—ranging from children to the elderly—are enduring unimaginable suffering. Some who were kidnapped alive are now known to have been killed while in captivity”.

The deal proposed by the Israeli government and supported by President Biden represents the only viable path to secure their freedom, allowing the living to begin rehabilitation and the murdered to receive proper burial, added the press release issued by Hostages forum to the media.

Time is of the essence, and we implore the Israeli government and global leaders to decisively advance negotiations. This is the time for a deal. Securing the hostages’ release is not just a moral imperative; it is the key for ending the current conflict and initiating a process of healing and reconstruction in the region, urged hostages families.