France – France24, July 31, 2024
Campaign group the Hostages and Missing Families Forum acknowledged the military gains of the past nearly 10 months of the war, but said “true achievement” can come only with the return of the hostages.
“Time is of the essence, and we implore the Israeli government and global leaders to decisively advance negotiations,” it said in a statement released after Haniyeh’s killing was announced.
“This is the time for a deal.”