IDF spokesman issues 'urgent call for action' as 138 hostages remain trapped in Gaza

Israeli Defense Forces spokesman Daniel Hagari issed a "call for action" to the international community Wednesday, saying that the International Red Cross must be allowed to visit the 138 hostages who remain in Hamas custody.

Hamas has so far refused to allow the Red Cross to visit the hostages, a contributing factor to the collapse of a cease-fire late last week.

"This is an urgent call for action. The international community must take action. The Red Cross must have access to the hostages that are in the hands of Hamas," Hagari said.

While Israel says there are still some 138 hostages in Hamas custody, the U.S. has warned that there is no way to know how many of those are still alive. Many hostages who have already been released have told stories of horrific treatment by their Hamas captors.