The Haunting Delay: Why Are the Remains of 13 Israeli Hostages Still Held in Gaza?

More than two years after the savage Hamas assault on southern Israel on October 7, 2023, the painful process of retrieving the remains of Israeli hostages held in Gaza is far from over. While Palestinian militants have released remains of 15 hostages under a ceasefire agreement, the last 13 remain trapped beneath rubble or intentionally withheld—showcasing yet again how Hamas exploits human suffering as a bargaining chip in its ongoing war against Israel. Who Are These Victims—and Why Does Their Fate Matter to America? Each name among these thirteen victims represents more than just tragedy; they symbolize families betrayed by...