Mazsihisz welcomes the ceasefire, but the full success will be the release of all hostages

Since the terrorist attack of 7 October 2023, the Federation of Jewish Communities in Hungary (Mazsihisz) has been following the fate of the hostages kidnapped by the Palestinian terrorist organization Hamas with great concern, praying for them regularly in our synagogues and helping the Israeli communities under attack with the means at our disposal. 

So Mazsihisz welcomes the fact that 467 days after the attack, Israel and Hamas have today reached the first agreement that promises tangible results in freeing the hostages held in inhumane conditions and bringing a halt to months of fighting.

Under the agreement, Hamas will release 33 hostages in the first round, although the Israeli government reports that a total of 98 hostages are still alive. As today's agreement only provides for the release of a third of the hostages, Mazsihisz maintains that full success will only be possible if the terrorist organization does not breach the ceasefire and each and every hostage is returned to their families.

Prof. Dr. Andor Grósz
President Federation of Jewish Communities in Hungary