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Some Israeli Hostages Came Home. His Son Didn't.
Dec 13, 2023
Jonathan Dekel-Chen, professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and father of Sagui Dekel-Chen, discusses the emotional turmoil of having a son held hostage by Hamas while other hostages are being released. He pleads with the Israeli government for his son's safe return and reflects on the difficulty of eradicating fundamentalism. Despite the situation, the speaker remains optimistic and emphasizes the importance of taking positive actions that benefit others.
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- Jonathan Dekelhan tirelessly advocates for the safe return of his son, Sagi, who was taken captive during a Hamas attack, urging cooperation between governments and emphasizing the urgency of getting the hostages home safely.
- The hostage families reject mass retaliation and emphasize the need for a negotiated solution to ensure the safe return of all hostages, including Jonathan's son, Sagi, highlighting the potential for more casualties and the importance of a peaceful resolution.
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The Tragic Capture of Sagi: A Father's Desperate Plea
Jonathan Dekelhan, the father of Sagi, who went missing during a Hamas invasion on their Israeli kibbutz, is tirelessly advocating for his son's safe return. Sagi, a loving father and skilled baseball player, was taken captive during the attack. Jonathan shares photos and personal stories with lawmakers in Israel and the US to bring attention to Sagi's case. Amidst tense exchanges between the hostage families and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Jonathan urges cooperation between the governments and emphasizes the urgency of getting the hostages, including his son, home safely.
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