The war continues, and more hostages will be killed. Until Trump gets back into the White House next January, the news will be grim.
Israel has reported the deaths of two more hostages held in Gaza, as negotiations for a ceasefire, which would include the release of approximately 120 captives, are scheduled to resume later this week.
We are heartbroken that two of the hostages—Alex Dancyg and Yagev Buchshtav—have been confirmed dead. Their bodies are still being held in Gaza.
Both were abducted by Hamas terrorists from their homes on October 7.
May their memories be a blessing.
Their deaths underscore… pic.twitter.com/BLCfcixwiM
— American Jewish Committee (@AJCGlobal) July 22, 2024
The Israeli military is currently investigating the deaths of Yagev Buchshtab, a 35-year-old sound technician, and Alex Dancyg, a 76-year-old historian. Both men were forcibly taken from their homes in kibbutzim near the Gaza border during the brutal Hamas assault on southern Israel on October 7.
An Israeli delegation is scheduled to depart on Thursday for mediated ceasefire negotiations in Gaza, focusing on the release of hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.
Two more hostages dead because Israel refuses to negotiate a ceasefire and indiscriminately bombs Gaza.
“The possibility that they were killed by Israeli fire is being investigated.”
They will never recover another hostage through military action.
Only kill more. pic.twitter.com/vFwanwsHKZ
— Greg J Stoker (@gregjstoker) July 22, 2024
The Hostage Families Forum expressed profound sorrow, stating, “Yagev and Alex were captured alive and should have returned alive to their families and to their homeland. Their deaths in captivity starkly highlight the dire consequences of delayed negotiations.”
Dancyg also held Polish citizenship, and Poland’s foreign ministry conveyed its deep sadness over his passing. “Poland will persist in demanding the unconditional release of all abductees from Gaza,” the ministry asserted.
🚨 IDF Announcement on Hostages 💔
“Today, the IDF informed the families of the two hostages Alex Dancyg and Yagev Buchshtab that they are no longer alive.
Alex and Yagev were brutally abducted into Gaza and their bodies are still being held by Hamas.
The confirmation of… pic.twitter.com/C4tE1i8wkr
— Kosher🎗🧡 (@KosherCockney) July 22, 2024
Thus far, Israeli authorities have declared approximately one-third of the hostages still held in Gaza as deceased in absentia.
Major Points:
- Israel announced the deaths of two more hostages held in Gaza, Yagev Buchshtab and Alex Dancyg.
- The Israeli military is investigating the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
- Ceasefire talks, including the release of approximately 120 captives, are set to resume later this week.
- The Hostage Families Forum criticized the slow pace of negotiations, calling the deaths a tragic consequence of delays.
- Poland, recognizing Dancyg’s dual citizenship, demanded the unconditional release of all hostages from Gaza.
James Kravitz – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
