According to N12, hostage families — including those of Buchtiev, Calderon, Tsengaoker, and Bibas — joined Prime Minister Netanyahu at a screening of footage from the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack. The event underscores ongoing advocacy by families for a deal to release their loved ones.
The event, reported by N12 on Wednesday evening, took place at an unspecified location and included the screening of raw footage from the October 7 Hamas-led assault on southern Israel. The presence of several hostage family representatives — from the Buchtiev, Calderon, Tsengaoker, and Bibas families — highlights the intersection of official government briefings with the ongoing public campaign for the release of the remaining hostages held in Gaza. As of this evening, over 100 individuals are still believed to be held captive, with negotiations mediated by Qatar and Egypt stalled for months. The screening comes as families intensify pressure on the government to reach a deal, following recent mass protests in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
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