The Israel Protection Forces confirmed that 31 hostages held by Hamas had died.
In keeping with CBN Information, IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari mentioned 31 households of the hostages have been knowledgeable by the navy that their family members have died.
As well as, New York Instances reported that one other 20 hostages had been possible killed, primarily based on unconfirmed data from Israeli intelligence. A few of the deaths occurred both throughout the October 7 Hamas assault on Israel, accidents throughout captivity, whereas others had been killed by Hamas in Gaza.
There have been discussions to date about releasing extra hostages after the latest losses.
Qatar's prime minister mentioned Hamas approves a not too long ago proposed deal that would come with a cease-fire and the discharge of Palestinian prisoners.
In keeping with US Secretary of State Blinken, whereas an settlement with the terrorist group is achievable, extra work is required to attain it.
“There was a response from the opposition to Hamas, nevertheless it appears to be a bit excessive. We're unsure the place it’s,” President Joe Biden mentioned.
The households of the French Israeli hostages known as for his or her launch on Wednesday.
“We don't want individuals to hope in us. I’ve hope. We want assist. To free the citizen(s) from the captivity of Hamas. Ohad is a French citizen and I ask France to make each effort to launch him and all of them,” mentioned Ayla Yahalomi-Luzon, sister of French-Israeli hostage Ohad Yahalomi.
Israeli Conflict Cupboard Minister Benny Gantz talked about how there are two targets in struggle.
“The return of the abductees is an integral a part of victory and doesn’t exchange our obligation to remove the specter of Hamas. If we attain the define (of the hostage launch settlement), it is going to be a step in direction of victory,” he mentioned on Wednesday.
He additionally shared that he would transfer from Tel Aviv to a small group close to the Gaza border to help the 1000’s of Israelis who misplaced their properties after the October 7 bloodbath by Hamas.
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