Pray for release of the hostages

The Israeli government remains committed to a hostages-for-ceasefire-and-terrorists-release agreement with Hamas as long as the deal adheres to its red lines.

It is understood that about 120 hostages remain in Gaza, and that dozens are still alive.

On Sunday, Netanyahu outlined his red lines for a deal: The ability to resume fighting in Gaza until all war goals have been met; an end to arms smuggling from Egypt; no return of “thousands” of terrorists to Gaza’s north; and maximizing the number of living hostages released.

Mossad Director David Barnea is in Doha to continue hostage release and ceasefire negotiations. CIA Director William Burns, Egyptian intelligence chief Maj. Gen. Abbas Kamel and Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani are also expected to attend the discussions in Qatar.

It remains incredible that the international community continues to pressure Israel to implement a ceasefire, while Qatar is not made accountable for its sponsorship of Hamas.

The world should insist on complete and unconditional release of the hostages before any ceasefire can take place.

Let us pray for the hostages and their families, that a solution will be found as quickly as possible.

The editorial team Israel & Christians Today

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