TIRABIN AL SANA, Israel (Reuters) - The family members of four Bedouin Arabs taken hostage on Oct. 7 during the assault on southern Israel by Hamas gunmen have welcomed the return of two of the captives but wait for news of the others as fighting resumes in the Gaza Strip.
"We want the release of Yousef and Hamza and all those held hostages, and Samer and Farhan, may God bring them back to their families".
Bedouin Arabs make up about 4% of Israel's population, living mainly in the southern Negev desert and in northern Israel.
Kamel said the families were urging Hamas to release their hostages.
While they wait, like the families of other hostages released during the week-long pause, their emotions are mixed.
Persons:
TIRABIN, Yosef Hamis Ziadna, Hamza, Bilal, Aisha, Yosef, Farhan al, Qadi, Samer, Kamel al, Yousef, Farhan, Kamel, Belal, Sishi Siyabonga, Nuha Sharaf, James Mackenzie, Kevin Liffey
Organizations:
Hamas
Locations:
SANA, Israel, Gaza