US hostage families pan PM for not laying out plan at UN to free their loved ones

NEW YORK — The families of the American hostages held in Gaza slam Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for not laying out the terms of a deal to return their loved ones during his speech earlier today before the United Nations General Assembly.

“Once again, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had the opportunity to present the parameters of a deal that would bring our family members home. Once again, he failed to present any solution to get closer to a ceasefire that would release the 101 hostages currently held in Gaza, including seven Americans,” the families say in a joint statement.

“We appreciate his stated commitment to bringing our loved ones home. But words are not enough,” they add.

“While the responsibility to lay down arms rests squarely on Hamas, the prime minister must work directly with the United States to see that every potential option is revisited to get a deal done. The time for talk has long passed. It’s time to act. Anything less is a failure of leadership. Work with the United States and get a deal, Mr. Prime Minister,” the families say.