For over six months, more than 130 hostages, including Americans and Israelis, have been held by Hamas, with concerns escalating over the fate of 40 Israeli hostages who are unaccounted for in potential ceasefire negotiations. Reports suggest that Hamas has admitted it cannot guarantee the release of 40 living hostages, raising fears that the majority may have been killed. High-profile figures, including President Biden and various representatives, have called for increased efforts to secure the hostages' release, emphasizing the urgency of the situation on the 188th day of captivity. The situation has been further complicated by Hamas's demand for a ceasefire to locate and possibly release the hostages, amidst reports from U.S. and Israeli officials fearing most hostages have been murdered in captivity, following Hamas's actions that have already resulted in 1200 deaths and dragged out negotiations.
These young women had wonderful lives and bright futures—plans of what they wanted to accomplish and who they wanted to be. 189 days ago, Hamas terrorists stole that from them. Look at what they’ve done to them! We cannot allow another day to go by. We have to #BringThemHome… https://t.co/aGyUhGSoor
WHITE HOUSE: WE ARE STILL WAITING ON A RESPONSE FROM HAMAS AFTER LATEST ROUND OF HOSTAGE TALKS.
WHITE HOUSE: WE ARE STILL WAITING ON A RESPONSE FROM HAMAS AFTER LATEST ROUND OF HOSTAGE TALKS
ISRAEL-GAZA LIVE UPDATES: HAMAS MAY NOT HAVE ENOUGH HOSTAGES FOR PROPOSED DEAL, SOURCE SAYS
US and Israeli officials fear that most of the Israeli hostages taken on October 7 have been murdered in captivity. Per the Wall Street Journal, some US estimates indicate that most of the hostages are already dead. Officials believe hostages who are still alive are being used…
ICYMI: A senior Hamas official says that only a #ceasefire can provide “enough time and safety” to locate #Israeli hostages held across the #GazaStrip and ascertain their fate. https://t.co/9XoigQesle
Fears are rising over the fate of the remaining hostages held in Gaza after Hamas said it was unsure whether it could bring forth 40 Israeli civilian captives as part of a US-backed ceasefire proposal. Read on: https://t.co/p7GV5zZvvu https://t.co/3SEE917n54
"The pressure on Israel to stop the fight...is obviously increasing, yet Hamas can stop everything by releasing the hostages and putting down their weapons." Families of hostages who are still being held in Gaza, for over six months, speak to @NBCNightlyNewswithLesterHolt. https://t.co/g9KmoiNnos
Hamas official says ceasefire needed to locate hostages in Gaza https://t.co/nTwmCG96gB
A senior Hamas official says that only a #ceasefire can provide “enough time and safety” to locate #Israeli hostages held across the #GazaStrip and ascertain their fate. https://t.co/9XoigQesle
Fear over hostage talks after Israel kills Hamas leader’s sons The attack risks complicating negotiations to secure the release of about 133 Israeli hostages thought to be held in Gaza @Taz_Ali_ reports https://t.co/QmD3WQuwZk
The Wall Street Journal, in quoting US officials privy to hostage negotiations, has reported that most of the Gaza hostages are not alive, meaning that Hamas could not commit to releasing 40 live hostages should a deal come to fruition - report. https://t.co/fchTAByvWc
Months after Hamas brutally killed 1200, their admission that fewer than 40 hostages may be alive for a deal is heartbreaking. Hamas has dragged out negotiations, knowing hostages were dead. Time is of the essence. Innocent lives are at stake. We must bring them home. https://t.co/iMwnPWZk6B
Bring them home now! Americans have been held hostage by Hamas for more than 180 days — President Biden should be spending every minute working to get them released. We must unequivocally stand with Israel in their fight to defend freedom and their right to exist. https://t.co/awjXKHOVJd
Reminder: Israel came to the table for a potential ceasefire. But Hamas doesn’t have 40 living hostages who meet the criteria laid out. That likely means far more Israeli hostages are dead than originally believed. Don’t forget who is responsible here. https://t.co/mqVFPm2LTt
REPORT: Channel 14 Israel: American officials estimate: most of the hostages in Gaza - are not alive. https://t.co/2QJwDDHdfG
Today is the 188th day since these eight Americans were kidnapped by Hamas. Along with nearly 130 others, they remain held hostage. I demand Hamas return all hostages — and I urge my colleagues, @POTUS, and leaders across the globe to continue demanding their return as well. https://t.co/OhGxFBcY3k
This is just too unbearable to contemplate … Hamas May Not Have Enough Living Hostages for Cease-Fire Deal. https://t.co/9IolJMUrmM
Per @WSJ Hamas: Cannot say how many Israeli hostages still alive Says can't scrape together 40 (women/children/sick) Refuses to give any info on hostages, saying it reduces their leverage. Demands pause in fighting so it can "track & collect" hostages War crime @CIJ_ICJ?
Devastating Hostage negotiations update: Hamas official said they wouldn’t commit to releasing 40 living hostages but could commit to 40 hostages total, dead or alive. Israeli military did not comment on estimates of how many hostages may remain alive.
BREAKING: WSJ: Hxmas acknowledges it lacks sufficient living Israeli captives for a deal, with intelligence indicating most hostages are deceased. The group delays negotiations fearing exposure of its deceit about captive status.
Fears are rising over the fate of the remaining hostages held in Gaza after Hamas said it was unsure whether it could bring forth 40 Israeli civilian captives https://t.co/LsQEEHyrxv https://t.co/LsQEEHyrxv
HAMAS MAY NOT HAVE ENOUGH LIVING HOSTAGES FOR CEASE-FIRE DEAL - WSJ
Hamas May Not Have Enough Living Hostages For Cease-Fire Deal - WSJ https://t.co/5ntbSBdHq3
“It’s now up to Hamas. They need to move on the proposal that has been made so we get these hostages home where they belong,” said President Biden during a Wednesday press conference at the White House. 🖊️ @tovahlazaroff Full Story > > https://t.co/gDCBBtgFgw
There was a major setback Wednesday for hostage negotiations in the Israel-Hamas war. An Israeli official tells CBS News Hamas is unable to locate 40 Israeli hostages for a possible ceasefire deal. @DBrennanTV reports. https://t.co/Y3LOmao6k4
⚠️⚠️⚠️ ACCORDING TO REPORTS, HAMAS HAS BEEN DRAGGING ITS FEET ON A DEAL BECAUSE THERE ARE NO 40 HOSTAGES TO RELEASE. 40 was a list of women, older men etc among 133 or so hostages. When Hamas didn't produce those 40, Israel asked for the 40 to be reached by expanding the pool. https://t.co/DbRFM84wKB
An Israeli official confirmed to @CBSNews that Hamas is unable to locate 40 Israeli hostages for a possible cease-fire deal, raising fears that they may have been killed. https://t.co/Jlz6l8zKnX
"It's unimaginable what's going on with these hostages, including the American hostages and others, and I think we've got to do everything we can everything to get these hostages home." — Rep. Gottheimer on the fight to bring home hostages held by Hamas https://t.co/Sx1ai96Zaj
For 6 months, terrorists have illegally held 100+ hostages, including Americans. These are the same terrorists who killed Hudson Valley natives and their families on 10/7. We have to keep up the pressure — any ceasefire agreement must require Hamas to release the hostages. https://t.co/LHQfBrWNYm