It was unclear how many of the hostage were still alive, with certain family members appearing on separate lists.
A Hamas hostage video of Liri Albag has deepened calls for swift action, as her family’s plea underscores the emotional toll and fears of a fractured Israeli society amid prolonged negotiations.
"Yesterday, we received a sign of life from Liri - a sign that sharpened the pain that Liri, along with 99 other hostages, has been held captive in Hamas tunnels for over 450 days," Gadot wrote.
Last week, Hamas claimed that it cannot reach all of the hostages and will need several days after the ceasefire has already begun to compile the list.
One of the main obstacles to reaching a deal is reportedly Hamas's refusal to give the names of the hostages who would be released in the deal.
"The terrorist stood in front of me telling me what to say in [in the video], and I was alone, without anyone," Yakov recounted.
"I'm only 19 years old. I have my entire life in front of me, but now my entire life has been put on pause," she says in the video.
Our reflections on resilience, hope, and unity guide the nation forward, honoring past challenges while striving for a future of peace, healing, and the safe return of hostages.
Families of hostages are subject to verbal and physical abuse while they demonstrate at the top of their voices at intersections.
Kirby repeated the White House's position that Hamas started this war putting its own people in the current position, and could easily end the suffering by signing the deal.
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