(The Age, SMH, 20/3/2025)
This sadly was planned by Israel – get the innocents back to places in Gaza that are easily bombed and then kill them – Mark
Tel Aviv, Israel: When a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began two months ago, Herut Nimrodi knew it would take time before her son was released from captivity in Gaza. The 20-year-old soldier was meant to be part of the second phase of the deal winding down the war.
But with Israel’s surprise bombardment of Gaza on Tuesday, she fears he might not come home at all.
“I really wanted to believe that there is still a chance to reach a second stage without renewing this war. But it feels like my building of hope has collapsed, and I have no idea what to do next,” Nimrodi said.
Nearly 60 families have relatives still held in Gaza. About two dozen hostages are believed to be alive.
During the three-stage ceasefire’s first phase, which began in January, Hamas released 25 Israeli hostages and the bodies of eight others in exchange for nearly 2000 Palestinian prisoners. But since that phase ended early this month, the sides have not been able to agree on the details of the second phase.
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