The families of hostages in Gaza are pleading for the return of all their loved ones.
As part of the first phase of the ceasefire deal with Israel, Hamas was supposed to release all living and dead hostages, but only four of those who died were returned.
In a letter sent to U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff, the Hostages and Missing Families Forum said the partial return has left many families devastated and confused.
“Only four families will be able to bring their loved ones to the dignified burial they so deserve and begin to find closure," the letter states. "How is this possible? How can we accept that the others remain behind?”
The families urged Witkoff to “leave no stone unturned” in pressuring Hamas to uphold its commitments.
“We must ensure that all remaining hostages come hom