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6mo ago

Families of Gaza Hostages Urge UK Government to Intensify Efforts for Release

Relatives of those kidnapped on October 7 call for urgent action and a deal with Hamas to free their loved ones.

The families of the hostages standing outside the door of Downing Street - there are six people standing in a row with the famous black door behind them. Steve Brisley, Ayelet Svatitzky, and Sharone Lifschitz are all present, with a separate woman wearing a t-shirt with a picture of what is presumably her relative.

Overview

  • Families of hostages held a press conference in London, urging the UK government to take a more active role in securing their release.
  • Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Foreign Secretary David Lammy met with the families, who expressed feeling let down by the current efforts.
  • Relatives emphasized the need for the UK to propose its own plan and press Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to accept a deal with Hamas.
  • Concerns were raised that a potential Israeli ground incursion into Lebanon could detract from efforts to free the hostages.
  • The families stressed the importance of remembering the victims and hostages from the October 7 attack, calling for continuous action and support.