As Israel pummels Gaza, families of those held hostage by militants agonize over loved ones’ safety

Published October 9, 2023 10:21 PM

By JULIA FRANKEL and ADAM GELLER
Associated Press

JERUSALEM (AP) — The families of some 130 Israelis kidnapped by Hamas are anxiously waiting to find out if their loved ones are safe. Hamas has warned it will kill one of the hostages every time Israel’s military bombs civilian targets in Gaza without warning. Yosi Shnaider has wrestled with worry since his family members were kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Oz, just over a mile from the Gaza fenceline. He saw video of his cousin and her two young boys, held hostage. Also missing, his aunt who requires medicine to treat her diabetes and Parkinson’s disease.

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