CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) --Days after Natalie Raanan returned home, relatives of other Israeli hostages are calling for Hamas to release all of its captives.
Natalie was kidnapped by Hamas along with her mother Judith Ranaan, and both have been released. Judith is currently still in Israel.
Or and Dafna Sella, cousins of Natalie and Judith, said they have two relatives who were killed by Hamas and seven others still being held hostage after the release of Natalie and Judith.
"When they got back, hugging them was the most intense hug I've ever felt," Or Sella told CBS 2.
"Judith and Natalie found out about the other murdered and kidnapped family members only after they returned from captivity in Gaza," said Dafna Sella.
They declined to share details about what the women endured, but say Judith is still in Israel. They and other families missing loved ones are demanding the release of more than 200 hostages.
Empty seats at Anshe Emet Synagogue, where the vigil was held, were marked with pictures of some of those still being held by Hamas.
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