Why Some Israeli Hostages May Never Come Home Experts explain why the odds of rescuing all 100 hostages are slim By Maayan Hoffman/ The Media Line A hostage deal is looming, expected to coincide with President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration around January 20. But hopes for the release of all 100 Israeli hostages are fading fast. […]
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Why Some Israeli Hostages May Never Come Home
Experts explain why the odds of rescuing all 100 hostages are slim
By Maayan Hoffman/ The Media Line
A hostage deal is looming, expected to coincide with President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration around January 20. But hopes for the release of all 100 Israeli hostages are fading fast. Despite any concessions Israel may offer, experts warn the chances of bringing everyone home are slim—a sobering reality in the aftermath of the devastating October 7 attacks.
“I always talk about the release of hostages rather than the release of the hostages,” cautioned professional negotiator Moty Cristal, a seasoned expert who served on Israeli negotiation teams with Jordan and the Palestinians from 1994 to 2001.
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