The Fox News Rundown Evening Edition: Hamas Hostages Remain In Captivity Two Years Later
Oct 7, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Liz Hirsh Naftali, a hostage release advocate and author of 'Saving Abigail', sheds light on the harrowing experiences of Israeli families during the ongoing conflict with Hamas. She shares the heartbreaking story of her niece's abduction and the brutal realities faced by hostages. Liz also discusses her transition to advocacy work, the complexities of hostage negotiations, and the traumatic impact on children in conflict zones. She emphasizes sources of hope amidst despair, underscoring the resilience of affected families.
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Family Trauma And Abigail's Abduction
- Liz Hirsh-Naftali's niece and her husband were murdered in front of their three children on October 7th.
- Their three-year-old Abigail was taken hostage and kept for 51 days before being released.
Hostage Count And Priority
- Two years after October 7th there remain 48 hostages, with roughly 20 believed alive.
- Liz emphasizes bringing them home must be the first priority and commemorating the multi-faith victims.
Discovery Of Abigail's Survival
- Abigail's siblings first believed she had been killed because they saw their father shot while holding her.
- After three days of clearing the kibbutz, the family realized Abigail had been taken hostage, which launched Liz's advocacy.
