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From the Liveblog of
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
From the Liveblog of
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Hostage families: Katz’s Gaza plans ‘a fantasy,’ Israel choosing territory over hostages
The Hostages and Missing Families Forum labels Defense Minister Israel Katz’s plans in Gaza “a fantasy,” calling out what it describes as empty words.
“They promised the hostages above all else. In reality, Israel chooses to seize territory over hostages. They promised to open ‘the gates of hell.’ In reality, they are quietly preparing the renewal of humanitarian aid,” the forum says.
“The time has come to stop the false promises and slogans. It is impossible to continue the war and at the same time release all the hostages,” the forum states, adding that the only way to free the captives is an agreement that releases them all in one go in exchange for ending the war.
