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The families of both special needs hostages, have spent the last decade campaigning heavily for the releases of their loved ones. The causes are a source of brewing resent in the Ethiopian and Bedouin communities in Israel.

Members of both communities criticize the Israeli government for the lack of initiative, especially when compared with the extent it went to raise awareness and ultimately free IDF soldier Gilad Shalit who was held by Hamas from 2006-2011.