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What Next: Some Israeli Hostages Came Home. His Son Didn't.
Dec 13, 2023
Jonathan Dekel-Chen, father of a presumed hostage held by Hamas, pleads with the Israeli government for his son's return. He shares the emotional toll, public outrage, and the uncertain fate of the hostages. Despite the release of over 100 hostages, his son remains missing. Jonathan envisions a future where his son is reunited with his children and talks about Sagi's positive nature and impact on others.
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- Jonathan Dekel-Chen tirelessly seeks help from politicians in Israel and the US to bring his son home, emphasizing the urgency of his son's situation and raising awareness about the dire conditions the hostages face.
- Jonathan Dekel-Chen expresses frustration with the Israeli government's response to the hostage situation, highlighting the need for a negotiated process to secure the hostages' release and urging the government to act with urgency, separate from the goal of eliminating Hamas.
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Struggle for a Son's Freedom
Jonathan Dekelhan's son, Sagi, is an American citizen who went missing during a Hamas invasion of the Israeli kibbutz, Nero's. Jonathan tirelessly seeks help from politicians in Israel and the US to bring his son home. Sagi is more than a missing poster; he was a talented baseball player, a tinkerer, and a dedicated father. Jonathan leaves mementos, including a missing poster and dog tags, with lawmakers to emphasize the urgency of Sagi's situation.
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