Hamas Hostage Video Brings Israelis To The Streets, “Progress” In Gaza Truce Talks In Doha

The parents of Israeli soldier and hostage Liri Albag said they had told Israel's leadership to secure a hostage deal, after a video of their daughter was released by Hamas on Saturday.

Families of hostages and others have rallied weekly for months to press Netanyahu to reach a ceasefire deal that would bring loved ones home.

In the video released by Hamas on Saturday before the latest weekly rally, Liri Albag, speaking under duress, expressed anguish over her situation and mentioned being held 450 days.

Netanyahu's office said that he spoke with Albag's parents and told them that “efforts are ongoing, including at this very moment” to bring hostages home.

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