Families of hostages held captive in Gaza have expressed disappointment over Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent speech to the United States Congress. The Hostage and Missing Families Forum in Israel criticized Netanyahu for not mentioning the need for a deal to secure the release of the hostages. The forum, which has been advocating for the return of around 250 people abducted by Hamas, emphasized the absence of a call for action in the prime minister's address.
During the speech, Netanyahu focused on defending Israel's actions in Gaza but did not address the ongoing ceasefire negotiations. This has raised concerns among families of the hostages, who were hoping for a breakthrough in the efforts to bring their loved ones home.
