Former Israeli captive Yarden Bibas, whose spouse and kids have been killed within the enclave, has urged US President Donald Trump to press Israel to finish the battle to rescue the remaining captives.
In a primary interview since being launched from the Gaza Strip in February, below a truce deal that has since collapsed, Bibas mentioned Israel’s resumption of navy operations this month wouldn’t assist free the handfuls of hostages nonetheless held within the Palestinian territory.
“Please cease this battle, and assist deliver all of the hostages again”, Bibas mentioned, addressing Trump in an interview with CBS Information “60 Minutes” aired late Sunday.
“I do know he may help,” mentioned Bibas.
“I am right here due to Trump, I am right here solely due to him, I believe he is the one one who can cease this battle once more”.
Yarden Bibas, requested if he thought the resumed combating in Gaza may encourage Hamas to launch hostages, replied: “No.”
Bibas informed CBS Information that whereas he was held in Gaza, Israeli bombardment was “scary, you do not know when it should occur, and when it occurs, you are afraid on your life”.
