The resumption of Israeli airstrikes in Gaza has raised alarms regarding the fate of the remaining hostages held by Hamas. Israeli officials report that fewer than half of the remaining 59 hostages are believed to be alive. A New York Times study indicates that at least 41 hostages have died in captivity. Despite previous agreements for hostages' exchange during a January cease-fire, uncertainty looms as Israel escalates military actions citing Hamas's non-compliance. President Trump's recent warnings to Hamas further underscore the volatile situation for those still held captive.
The fate of the cease-fire was unclear, though, after Israel resumed heavy strikes into Gaza on Tuesday, citing Hamas's repeated refusal to release the remaining hostages.
A recent New York Times analysis showed that at least 41 hostages had died during their captivity by Hamas and its allies.
Hamas accused Israel early Tuesday of overturning the cease-fire, exposing the prisoners in Gaza to an unknown fate.
In January, Israel and Hamas agreed to a multi-stage truce that would allow for the exchange of Hamas-captured hostages in Gaza in exchange for Palestinian prisoners jailed by Israel.
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