As fighting resumes between Israel and Hamas, the fate of hostages in the Gaza Strip comes into focus. Israel reports that 136 hostages, including 119 men and 17 women and children, remain in captivity. Among them are foreign nationals, including eight from Thailand, one from Nepal and Tanzania each, and one French-Mexican. Families of those still held express desperation, seeking the government’s intervention. The military reports the deaths of four hostages, with little information on the circumstances. During the cease-fire, 110 hostages were released, facing challenges in recovery. The government urges discretion to safeguard the safety of those still held.