Aviva Siegel, an Israeli woman who was kidnapped by Hamas and held captive for more than 50 days, is determined to continue advocating for the release of hostages, including her husband Keith. She described the harrowing conditions inside the tunnels where she was held captive, including starvation and fear of death. Siegel, along with other families of hostages, spoke to NBC News about their ongoing fight for attention amid the chaos of the Middle East conflict. Some family members have received confirmation of the deaths of their loved ones, while others still hold out hope for their survival. They are calling for de-escalation, immediate release of hostages, and better protections for civilians in the conflict.
As Jewish people worldwide prepare to observe Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year, for the first time since the captivities began on Oct. 7, Siegel expressed her inability to celebrate without her husband. The families are pushing for a negotiated settlement between Israel and Hamas to bring an end to the ongoing crisis. Despite the hardships and uncertainty, the families remain steadfast in their determination to continue advocating for the safe return of all hostages and to bring attention to their plight.
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