“We are deeply disappointed that [the Lebanon ceasefire] doesn’t include a hostage release deal — this was a missed opportunity,” said hostage advocacy group Hostages and Missing Families Forum in a private message to the families of hostages that was obtained by NBC News. “These hostages are suffering under intolerable conditions … their safe return must be our sole focus.”

Of the 251 people who were taken hostage on Oct. 7, according to Israeli officials, at least 154 have…