Families of Hostages Held in Gaza Slam Netanyahu for Leaving Ceasefire Deal Out of Congress Speech Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has come under fire from families of hostages held in Gaza for failing to address the ceasefire deal with Hamas in his recent speech to the U.S. Congress. The families, who have been anxiously awaiting news of their loved ones' release, expressed their disappointment and frustration with the lack of progress in securing their release. Netanyahu's omission of any mention of the ceasefire deal during his address has further compounded their concerns and heightened their fears for the safety of those taken captive. The hostages, including two Israeli civilians and the bodies of two fallen soldiers, have been held by Hamas in Gaza for several years. Their families have been tirelessly advocating for their release and have pinned their hopes on a potential ceasefire agreement that could facilitate negotiations for their return. The recent talks between Israel and Hamas had raised expectations among the families that progress was being made towards securing the release of their loved ones. Netanyahu's decision to exclude any reference to the ceasefire deal in his speech to Congress has been met with frustration and anger by the families. They view this as a missed opportunity to highlight the plight of their missing relatives and to push for concrete steps towards their safe return. Some family members have accused the Prime Minister of prioritizing political considerations over the well-being of the hostages and failing to make their case a priority on the international stage. The families are now left feeling abandoned and betrayed, as they grapple with the uncertainty of their loved ones' fate. The lack of transparency and communication from the Israeli government regarding the status of negotiations with Hamas has only added to their distress. They are calling on Netanyahu and his government to do everything in their power to bring their family members home and to make their safe return a top priority. As the families continue to endure the heartbreaking ordeal of having their loved ones held captive in Gaza, they are resolved to keep up the pressure on the Israeli government to prioritize their release. They are determined to make their voices heard and to ensure that the plight of the hostages is not forgotten or overlooked in the midst of political agendas and international relations. The families are united in their demand for action and accountability from the Israeli leadership, and they will not rest until their loved ones are safely returned to them.