'I'm begging Netanyahu – only diplomacy and a hostage deal can save my son's life'

Kobi Ohel's 24-year-old son, Alon, was taken hostage by Hamas at the Nova music festival 628 days ago. His father hopes the cease-fire with Iran will lead to a breakthrough in Gaza. 'A creative approach is needed to reach an agreement,' he said

Tuesday's cease-fire between Israel and Iran has engendered major hope among the families of the hostages still in Gaza that the Israeli government's next major step will be an agreement that would bring their relatives home.

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'I'm begging Netanyahu – only diplomacy and a hostage deal can save my son's life'

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