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Auburn coach Bruce Pearl used his Sweet 16 press conference to call for the release of American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, urging more awareness.

Among other threats and manipulations, hostage families were told that if they spoke out, their family member who was held hostage would turn into a symbol.

The war in Gaza is not over. There are still 59 hostages held by Hamas. Israel’s enemies remain emboldened.

Families of hostages urged the government not to return to war.

'We met returnees from captivity who are admirable figures. They have this sparkle in their eyes. Even though they met such evil, a lack of humanity, they remained human, loving friends with hope.'

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The letter included a scathing critique of the government's conduct, accusing it of "choosing endless war over the rescue and return of the hostages, and is thus sacrificing them to their deaths."

Israel's Envoy to the UN Danny Danon stressed that comparisons between Palestinian security prisoners and hostages held by Hamas were fundamentally inaccurate and offensive.

Jonathan Polin posted to Facebook on Friday, criticizing the hostage negotiations.