Father of Israeli-American hostage reacts to deal, 'the brink of ending this madness'

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Father of Israeli-American hostage reacts to deal, 'the brink of ending this madness'

^{Published on 2025-01-15 21:20:39 - PBS}

We're looking at the Israel-Hamas ceasefire through the lens of the families whose loved ones have been held hostage by Hamas since Oct. 7, 2023. Jonathan Dekel-Chen is the father of Israeli-American Sagui Dekel-Chen.

The article on PBS NewsHour features an interview with Jonathan Dekel-Chen, the father of an Israeli-American hostage, discussing his reaction to a potential deal that could end the ongoing conflict and secure the release of hostages, including his son, Sagui Dekel-Chen, who was taken during the October 7th attack by Hamas. Jonathan expresses a mix of hope and frustration, highlighting the emotional toll on families and the urgency for a resolution. He mentions the deal's potential to bring back hostages and alleviate the suffering, but also underscores the complexity and the political challenges involved in negotiating such agreements. The interview captures the personal anguish of families caught in the conflict, the broader implications for peace, and the critical need for international cooperation to resolve the hostage situation.

Read the Full PBS Article at:
[ https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/father-of-israeli-american-hostage-reacts-to-deal-the-brink-of-ending-this-madness ]

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