Families of Israeli captives wrote letter to Erdogan asking for help

The families of Israeli hostages held in Gaza wrote a letter to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan asking for help to secure the release of their loved ones. 

In a letter dated 3 November, revealed on Friday by CNN Turk, representatives of the families appeal to the Turkish leader. 

"As the leader of one of the region's great powers, with vast influence in the Middle East, in the Muslim world and beyond, we believe that you are in a unique position to be of immeasurable assistance," the letter states. 

"We are in terrible torment and as you are undoubtedly aware, time is of the essence for we fear that with every hour that passes the situation of the hostages deteriorates," it adds. 

"We therefore appeal to you on the deepest humanitarian level to do all in your power to obtain a sign of life from the hostages, to facilitate the supply to them of all their medical needs without delay and to bring about their immediate release."

It is signed by parents of two of the captives, on behalf of the "Hostages and Missing Families Forum".