Genocide is being committed in Gaza by Israel

That young man seems to have influence, and calmer than his father in law.
At least they are still talking.

Not Trump himself I think, but his son in law Jared Kushner is on his way there today along with special envoy Steve Witkoff. Qatar’s prime minister will also be joining today.
I hope this is a sign that momentum is building

Trump is joining the talks today.

They’re still talking; we are still hoping.

Yes, and?

Hamas is the elected government of Gaza

Which Gaza government? Who is talking about the Gaza Government? You brought up Hamas.
Unless you mean that Netanyahu is the Gaza Government?
As far as I know Netanyahu is still in charge in Israel. Up to the people of Israel if that continues after the next election.
So yes, if you equate Netanyahu and the Government of Israel, then yes, the HHOSTAGE FAMILIES are criticising him and by your definition, the Israeli Government, for getting the numbers, so dear to their hearts, wrong.

What I quoted upthread Annie were the comments, not from Hamas, but from the actual Hostage Families, who were critical of Netanyahu for giving out the numbers as they know them.
According to the actual Hostage Families, Netanyahu got the numbers wrong.

Quote Maremia Tue 07-Oct-25 13:43:52
We already and all of us know how evil Hamas is.
Netanyahu should have known the number of hostages. The families know.

You criticise the Israeli government, you now criticise the Gaza government!

Quote Maremia Tue 07-Oct-25 13:43:52
We already and all of us know how evil Hamas is.
Netanyahu should have known the number of hostages. The families know.

Do they ? Why a mother saying she doesn’t know if her son is alive or dead ?
You honestly believe Hamas releases truth ?

Have I offended you ronib, by speaking out against Netanyahu? Are you a fan of his? Do you admire how he has been 'dealing' with Gaza?

We already and all of us know how evil Hamas is.
Netanyahu should have known the number of hostages. The families know.

Quote Maremia Tue 07-Oct-25 13:28:04
Annie, those poor families could have told him. Why is he not in touch with them enough to know the numbers?

Hamas contacted families when a hostage dies ? They took hostage the Bibas family, earlier this year they released the father amid the thousands of mocking Palestinians, gave him a speech to read from a stage, his joy being reunited, they forgot they had murdered his wife and two very small sons.

The priority for Netanyahu has never been the hostages. I just hope he is not allowed to have all his own way in the peace process.

It’s great you know so much about Netanyahu Maremia. Would you like to reconsider your comment?

Annie, those poor families could have told him. Why is he not in touch with them enough to know the numbers?

Does that ignorance demonstrate how low the hostages have been in his priorities?

Quote Smileless2012 Tue 07-Oct-25 13:16:54
And the precise number of the remaining hostages not known by the PM of the elected government of Israel.

They should have made a quick phone call to ask ? Hamas government are honourable and would give the truth!

And the precise number of the remaining hostages not known by the PM of the elected government of Israel.

Quote Maremia Tue 07-Oct-25 13:00:20
On this day, of all sad days, Netanyahu got his numbers wrong . The Hostage Families replied 'There are 48, not40, not 46, and all taken on your watch'.
Just do it. Your best effort. Too long now.

All taken by elected government of Gaza

You'd think he'd know Maremia.

We can only hope for peace. This dreadful war has gone on for too long. So many killed. People suffering on both sides.

On this day, of all sad days, Netanyahu got his numbers wrong . The Hostage Families replied 'There are 48, not40, not 46, and all taken on your watch'.
Just do it. Your best effort. Too long now.

I thought that too Smileless2012but the obvious question is never asked - what areas of Gaza are being targeted and is this to remove Hamas?

Smileless2012

It's appalling that the bombing continues while peace talks are being held. Is this what a government does when it really wants peace?

And Hamas continue to fire rockets into Israeli border towns.

They should both stop while peace negotiations are taking place.