Israel's Hostage Family In Gaza Holds Sirine For 2 Minutes At PM Netanyahu's Residence

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu/screenshot via Instagram @b.netanyahu

JAKARTA - The family of Israeli hostages detained in Gaza sounded a siren for two minutes outside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence in Jerusalem.

They urged Netanyahu to immediately bring back their loved ones, marking a year since they were kidnapped by Hamas.

Following Hamas' attack on October 7 on Israel that killed 1,200 people and 250 others held hostage, the hostages' families continue to demand that the Israeli government reach a ceasefire agreement in Gaza that would guarantee the release of their loved ones.

On Monday, October 7, the relatives talked about the incredible sadness and trauma they experienced, according to the Hostages and Missing Families Forum.

"A year has passed since Saturday morning when my parents woke up in a panic and ran into a safe room. A year since terrorists infiltrated the kibbutz. A year of deadly fear that no one can understand," said Shir Siegel, whose parents were kidnapped and taken to Gaza. CNN reported,

Siegel's mother, Aviva Siegel, was released after two months of being held hostage. But his father, Keith Siegel, remains a hostage.

"A year has passed since I imagined my parents returning home and we hugging. A year has passed, but it feels like a long day," Siegel said.

Some relatives also conveyed messages of hope and resilience.

Omari, my life. I miss you. I feel your absence in every breath, every moment in my body," said Niva Wenkert, whose son, Omer, was kidnapped at the Nova music festival last year.

"We will not give up, my life, I will not give up for a second," he said. "We are here, we will win until you come home," added Niva.