Liat Beinin, an Israeli American woman held captive in Gaza, was anticipated to be among the 50 hostages released by Hamas during the initial four-day truce, as stated by the White House. However, as of Monday, she remains in captivity.
Yehuda Beinin, her father, expressed disappointment, stating, “Obviously, I’m disappointed but we remain optimistic and hopeful that her release will come in the next two days,” in an interview with CNN’s Erin Burnett on Monday.
According to an Israeli senior adviser, under the extended truce, Hamas plans to release 10 hostages each day, leaving open the possibility of Liat Beinin and another American woman being released on Tuesday or Wednesday.
“We have no choice but to remain — other than to remain hopeful,” Yehuda said. He expressed concern for Aviv, Liat Beinin’s husband, mentioning, “We know that Aviv was wounded on the day of the attack, and other than that, we have no knowledge, whatsoever, of Aviv, where he’s being held, or who’s holding him, actually.” Israeli American woman
Yehuda Beinin also shared that he and his wife suspect other groups in Gaza, not fully under Hamas control, may be holding their daughter or her husband.
The White House has said three Americans – 4-year-old Abigail Edan, who was released on Sunday, and two women – were expected to be among the 50 hostages Hamas would release over the course of a four-day truce.