Wife of American Hostage Keith Siegel Urges Action After 440 Days in Hamas Captivity

Aviva Siegel, a former hostage herself, pleads for her husband's release as negotiations for a cease-fire and hostage exchange continue.

Keith Siegel, an American abducted by Hamas in October 2023, has been held captive for over 440 days in reportedly dire conditions.
Aviva Siegel, his wife and a former hostage released in November 2023 due to severe illness, has become a leading advocate for hostage negotiations.
Negotiators from the U.S., Egypt, and Qatar are working to secure a potential 42-day cease-fire, during which 34 hostages could be exchanged.
Hamas is believed to still hold at least 50 hostages alive, with reports of others killed during or after their captivity.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed cautious optimism about progress but warned of repeated setbacks in past negotiations.