Israeli Hostage Families Demand Pause in Gaza Ceasefire Plan!
Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa
Families of Israeli hostages have urged the Israeli government to suspend progress on the US-brokered Gaza ceasefire plan until Hamas returns the bodies of all deceased captives.
What We Know:
- The demand was made Monday during a press conference and rally in Tel Aviv.
- Families say moving forward without full accounting for the dead would be a betrayal of the captives and their loved ones.
- The ceasefire deal involves phased release of hostages and prisoners, with international mediation ongoing.
Quote:
“We cannot talk about peace or pauses while our children’s remains are still in enemy hands,”
— Hostage family spokesperson
Why It Matters:
- Adds pressure on the Netanyahu-led government amid rising domestic and international scrutiny.
- Could complicate ceasefire talks and humanitarian arrangements for Gaza.
- Highlights the emotional and political weight hostages still carry in Israel’s national psyche.
What to Watch:
- Israel’s official response to the families’ demands.
- Whether Hamas or mediators address the issue of dead hostages.
- Impact on timing and terms of any ceasefire deal.
Sources:
- Haaretz – Oct. 28, 2025
- Times of Israel – “Hostage Families Demand Delay in Ceasefire”
- Al Jazeera – “Ceasefire Talks Continue Amid New Demands”
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