The families of American citizens held captive by Hamas are eagerly awaiting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to Congress in hopes that he will bring attention to their loved ones’ plight. They have been advocating for their release for years and see this as a crucial opportunity to raise awareness about their situation.
The captives, Avera Mengistu and Hisham al-Sayed, have been held in Gaza for several years. Mengistu, an Israeli citizen of Ethiopian descent, crossed into Gaza in 2014 and has been missing ever since. Al-Sayed, a Bedouin Israeli citizen, entered Gaza in 2015 and has also been held captive by Hamas.
The families have been frustrated by what they perceive as a lack of attention and action from both the Israeli and American governments. They believe that Netanyahu’s address to Congress can help bring their case to the forefront and put pressure on Hamas to release their loved ones.
Netanyahu’s speech is expected to focus on Iran’s nuclear program and the threat it poses to Israel and the world. However, the families are hopeful that he will also take the opportunity to address the issue of their captive family members and urge Congress to support efforts to secure their release.
The families have been working tirelessly to keep their loved ones’ cases in the public eye and to push for their release. They are counting on Netanyahu’s address to Congress to give their cause the attention and support it deserves.
Source: foxnews.com
