Alon Ohel’s Parents Ask to Meet Netanyahu, Say Hostage Is Losing Sight, Life in Danger


Israel – Times of Israel, March 28, 2025

In letter to PM, Idit and Kobi Ohel say they’ve received information on son’s condition from freed hostages, urge him not to resume aid to Gaza until Hamas frees hostages from tunnels

The parents of hostage Alon Ohel urgently requested a meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, telling him that their son is suffering life-threatening injuries and is on the brink of becoming blind, in a letter to the premier made public on Thursday.

Citing information received from hostages released earlier this year during the first stage of the ceasefire with Hamas, Idit and Kobi Ohel wrote to the prime minister that they fear for their son’s life and asked to meet with him to determine how to ensure his release.

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