A deal for the return of the hostages has been on the table for over two months. Were it not for the delays, sabotage, and excuses those whose deaths we learned about this morning would likely still be alive,
Whoever murders hostages - does not want a deal,
For 11 months the Israeli government led by Netanyahu failed to do what a government is expected to do—return its sons and daughters home,
Netanyahu: Enough with the excuses. Enough with the spins. Enough of the procrastination! The time has come to return our abductees home—the living for rehabilitation and the victims and the murdered to be buried in their own land."
I strongly condemn Hamas’ continued brutality, and so must the entire world.”
Hamas leaders will pay for these crimes. And we will keep working around the clock for a deal to secure the release of the remaining hostages."
They have been relentless and irrepressible champions of their son and of all the hostages held in unconscionable conditions. I admire them and grieve with them more deeply than words can express,
He had just turned 23. He planned to travel the world,
I am devastated and outraged,
I think we're on the verge of having an agreement,