Father of Hamas hostage: Netanyahu ‘abandoning Jews who are undergoing a Holocaust’

The father of Hamas hostage Eitan Horn calls on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to agree to a deal for the release of the remaining captives held by the terror group in Gaza.

“This is the 526th day that 59 hostages have been held in the hell of Gaza,” Itzik Horn says during a statement to the press alongside other hostage relatives in Tel Aviv.

“I came here today while recovering from surgery to hold up a mirror to Netanyahu. This mirror reflects the terrible results of Netanyahu’s selection method,” continues Horn, whose other son, Iair, was released from captivity during the now lapsed first stage of the hostage-ceasefire deal with Hamas.

Horn adds: “The prime minister of the Jews is abandoning Jews who are undergoing a Holocaust. Netanyahu, look me in the eyes… We demand that you immediately end the war and bring back everyone all at once, and now.”

Earlier today, Iair attended a game at the stadium of his favorite soccer team, Hapoel Beersheba, where he was honored on the field before the game.

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