Two years after Hamas militants stormed into southern Israel and abducted hundreds of Israelis on 7 October 2023, a deal to bring them home finally appears to be within touching distance.
On the second anniversary of the most devastating attack in Israel’s history, the families of the hostages taken by Hamas continue to live in anguish and anger. But after months of domestic protests, political chaos and a brutal military campaign in the Gaza Strip, optimism is growing that they will be returned to Israel.
