Israel has confirmed that more than 200 Israelis are currently being held hostage in Gaza. There is pressure on Israel’s government to work to secure their release from Hamas following the Oct. 7 attack. Hamas has suggested they could be exchanged for some 6,000 Palestinians Israel has in its jails.The World’s Carol Hills spoke with Avichai Brodutch about the status of his family who are being held in Gaza at the moment and his message to Hamas and the Israeli government.
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