Hostages Released by Hamas in Gaza
The recent video released by Hamas shows two hostages alive, following the group’s unprecedented attacks against Israel.
Identification of Hostages
- The hostages are identified as Keith Siegel and Omri Miran, abducted during the Hamas attack on southern Israel on October 7.
- The Hostages and Missing Families Forum urges the Israeli government to approve a deal for the return of all hostages before Independence Day on May 14.
Messages from the Hostages
In the video, Omri Miran expresses the difficult conditions in captivity and calls for a swift resolution to secure their release.
Keith Siegel, visibly emotional, sends a message to his family and appeals to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a prompt resolution.
Hamas Considers Israeli Ceasefire Proposal
Hamas is currently reviewing a new ceasefire proposal from Israel, in response to a previous offer made by the Palestinian militant group.
Evaluation of Proposal
Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya stated that the group is evaluating the proposal and will respond after completing their study.
International Efforts
Egypt is intensifying efforts to facilitate a deal between Israel and Hamas amidst a worsening humanitarian situation in the region.
Efforts are being made to prevent an Israeli ground offensive into the southern Gaza city of Rafah.