Israeli President Isaac Herzog met with the family of Idan Alexander, who has been held captive by Hamas for 422 days. Herzog emphasized that this is a critical moment for negotiations to secure the return of the hostages and expressed cautious optimism about the ongoing efforts taking place behind the scenes.
הבוקר, יחד עם יעל אלכסנדר, אמו של החייל החטוף עידן אלכסנדר שאתמול מרצחי החמאס פרסמו סרטון כואב וזועק שלו מהשבי — חזרתי על הקריאה שלי להנהגת מדינת ישראל, למתווכות ולעולם כולו — עכשיו זה הזמן. יש לעשות הכל כדי להחזיר מיידית את עידן ואת כל החטופות והחטופים שלנו לבתיהם. pic.twitter.com/i2jAcbadqJ
— יצחק הרצוג Isaac Herzog (@Isaac_Herzog) December 1, 2024
The president commented on a recent video of Idan Alexander that surfaced online, describing it as a mixed message. While it evokes pain and anxiety, it also reinforces hope. Herzog stressed the need for decisive action by the government, the international community, and mediators to achieve the hostages’ release. «We want Idan and all the other abductees to return home as soon as possible,» he stated.
Idan’s mother, Yael Alexander, described the video as both harrowing and encouraging evidence that her son is alive. She called for immediate action, reminding everyone that the hostages’ fate demands attention and active efforts to secure their release.
Image source X — Isaac Herzog