The Intelligence from The Economist The Intelligence: Israeli hostages’ fortunes
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Hostage ordeal
- Yocheved Lifshitz, an 85-year-old Israeli woman, was released after being held captive by Hamas.
- She recounted her ordeal with the help of her daughter, describing being hit with sticks while being taken.
Hostage Crisis Impact
- The presence of over 200 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza significantly impacts Israel, influencing military operations and stirring social and political unrest.
- Families of hostages feel let down by the government's slow response and lack of clear communication.
Government Missteps
- The Israeli government, overwhelmed by the war's multifaceted challenges, has been slow and ineffective in handling the hostage crisis.
- Netanyahu's appointment of an inexperienced official further compounded the families' worries.