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Jerry Seinfeld Visits Israel, Meets with Hostage Families

Comedian expresses commitment to raising global awareness about the hostage crisis amid ongoing war with Hamas

Overview

  • Jerry Seinfeld has visited Israel to meet with families of hostages taken by Hamas and those recently released.
  • Seinfeld's visit included an 'emotional' meeting at the Hostages and Missing Persons Families Forum Headquarters in Tel Aviv, where he expressed a deep commitment to raising global awareness about the hostage issue.
  • Seinfeld was seen wearing a dog tag reading 'Bring them home', symbolizing solidarity with the hostages and their families.
  • Seinfeld is one of several high-profile Americans to visit Israel since the war with Hamas began two-and-a-half months ago, which has resulted in an estimated 20,000 deaths, the majority in Gaza.
  • Despite a week-long truce last month that saw 105 hostages freed, it is believed that 128 hostages remain in Gaza.