Father of Israeli captive says ‘no answers’ after Netanyahu meeting

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Hagai Angrest, whose 22-year-old soldier son, Matan, remains in Hamas’s captivity in Gaza, has said he received no assurances from the Israeli government about his son’s return, Al Jazeera reports.

“We didn’t get answers about if and when Matan will be released,” Angrest told Israeli media. “If my son does not come out of Gaza, every Israeli mother will know when she sends her son to the army that he will not return if he falls into captivity.”

Hamas released a video on Friday showing Matan is still alive, Al Jazeera added.

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