Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Criticized for Ignoring Hostage Families

Families Outraged as Netanyahu Fails to Address Their Plight

Protests Erupt in Washington D.C. as Israeli Prime Minister Addresses Congress

Jerusalem and Washington D.C. (July 24, 2014) - The families of both Israeli and US hostages held captive in Gaza have voiced their outrage after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to Congress failed to address their dire situation.

Netanyahu's speech, which was intended to garner support for the ongoing conflict in Gaza, was met with criticism from hostage families who accused him of ignoring their pleas for help.

"We were deeply disappointed that Netanyahu didn't even mention our loved ones," said Rachel Cohen, whose son has been held captive for over two years. "It's as if they don't exist."

The families' anger was further fueled by Netanyahu's statement that he would "do everything necessary" to bring the war in Gaza to a close. They questioned how he could justify such a statement when their own family members were still being held hostage.

Protests have erupted in Washington D.C. in response to Netanyahu's speech. Hundreds of people gathered outside the Capitol Building, carrying signs and chanting slogans calling for the release of the hostages.

"We cannot sit idly by while our loved ones are suffering," said Sarah Johnson, whose daughter is a hostage. "We demand that Netanyahu take action to bring them home."

The Israeli government has been criticized for its handling of the hostage situation. Critics have accused the government of failing to secure the release of the hostages and of not doing enough to protect their families.

As the conflict in Gaza continues, the hostage families continue to live in a state of uncertainty and anguish. They have pleaded with both Israeli and US officials to work tirelessly to secure the release of their loved ones. However, their pleas have so far fallen on deaf ears.