In a recent episode of "The View," co-host Sunny Hostin expressed her disappointment with the show for only presenting footage of Jewish family reunifications in the ongoing Israel-Palestinian conflict. Hostin joined the discussion by highlighting the importance of showcasing the emotional reunions of Jewish families, particularly the heart-wrenching story of four-year-old Abigail, who was taken hostage after her parents were tragically killed by Hamas.

However, Hostin urged the show to shed light on the plight of the 76 Palestinians, including women and children, who were held by Israel without clarity on the reasons behind their captivity or any administrative hearings. She emphasized that acknowledging and discussing the reunifications of Palestinian families should also be given attention.

During the episode, Hostin revealed that she gathers her news from various sources, including Al Jazeera and BBC, and expressed her hope for a two-state solution to the long-standing conflict. She called for an examination of the situation after the current "humanitarian pause," emphasizing the need to address the ongoing devastation in Gaza and the impact on lives, including the deaths of Palestinian-American citizens.

Hostin's perspective prompted a response from co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin, who agreed with her critique of Hamas as a terrorist organization but disagreed with her stance on not taking sides. Griffin argued that it is possible to support innocent Palestinians and Israelis caught in the crossfire while unequivocally opposing Hamas.

It is worth noting that Hostin has been consistently critical of Israel and its tactics throughout the conflict and has, at one point, accused the country of committing war crimes.

Griffin further highlighted that the conflict escalated on October 7 when Hamas militants launched an attack in southern Israel, resulting in the deaths of 1,200 people and the capture of hundreds of hostages. In response, Israel undertook a bombardment of Gaza until a temporary cease-fire was negotiated, leading to the release of Palestinian prisoners accused of various crimes, including attempted murder.

According to The Times of Israel, the released prisoners were predominantly women and young men who had been charged with or convicted of terror-related offenses.

The ongoing Israel-Palestinian conflict continues to be a contentious issue, with differing opinions and perspectives on how to resolve the situation. "The View" episode highlighted the divergent views expressed by the co-hosts and served as a platform for discussing the complexities of this longstanding conflict.