Joe Truzman

Joe Truzman

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If true, there could be several reasons why PIJ would not comply with releasing one of the hostages. Primarily, they may not feel they are getting what they want for her release, or they may not want to release her at all.

Aviva Klompas

Aviva Klompas

Israeli news reports that one of the hostages who was slated for release tomorrow is being held by Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ). The Gaza-based PIJ faction is reportedly resisting her release, while the group’s leadership abroad is pressuing them to comply.