Hostages forum: PM must use press conferences to reiterate commitment to hostage deal ‘before it is too late’

10 August 2025, 4:54 pm

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As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu begins the first of two scheduled press conferences today, the Hostages and Missing Families Forum asks him to “take advantage” of the opportunity and reiterate his commitment to recovering the remaining 50 hostages from Gaza and ending the war.

“Over 80% of Israelis support ending the war with a comprehensive deal and want to see all of the hostages home,” the forum says. “Enough with dragging your feet and surrendering to the political considerations of a delusional and extremist minority, before it is too late.”

“This is the only mandate given to you,” the forum stresses, “this is your duty to the people of Israel… act now before it is too late.”