Svirsky was a resident of Kibbutz Be'eri, among the hardest-hit communities on Oct 7
Hostages are the only bargaining chip left for Hamas
Family pleads with both US and Israeli governments, ‘Time is not on our side’
Prime minister renews reward offer – $5 million for each hostage and safe passage
Families say 'hostages cannot wait any longer'
Recent alleged mass-casualty strikes renew international pressure on Israel
Reward inspired by Netanyahu's offer of immunity and safe passage for freeing hostages
Officials see little hope for a hostage deal as Hamas hardens its positions
‘If my son is gone, at least let the people have unity’ says father of hostage