Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:15am on 10 Apr 2025,Thursday International
Freed Israeli hostages are urging a new ceasefire to rescue 59 people still held in Gaza by Hamas and Islamic Jihad. Survivors like soldier Liri Albag and Eli Sharabi have spoken out at rallies and in global forums, despite personal trauma. “Part of us is still in Gaza,” said Omer Wenkert, reflecting collective grief. The initial truce in January freed 25 Israelis in exchange for 1,800 Palestinians but broke down in March as Israel resumed strikes. Hamas seeks to restore the original framework, while Israel wants phased exchanges. Ex-hostage Keith Siegel credited Donald Trump for past breakthroughs and urged urgent diplomacy. (PC: Reuters)
