"I am glad I insisted on securing the release of as many hostages as possible in the current deal—despite Hamas's opposition," Netanyahu said.
The fact that roughly 180,000 children were born in Israel itself contains a message – 10,000 times chai. Our enemies revel in death; we engage in 10,000 times life.
The film details the struggle of the Beinin-Atzili family after Liat was kidnapped by Hamas from Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7
"None of this was deserved. We will miss you forever. We will not give up on Mom, Shiri," Ofri Bibas, Yarden's sister stated.
Kibbutz Nir Oz calls for "release not revenge"; Finance Minister Smotrich calls for Hamas’s annihilation; Aryeh Deri calls to strike Hamas with "an iron fist."
"He dedicated his life to helping others," the Hostage Family Forum said, adding that "his grandchildren called him 'Super Grandpa' for his wisdom and love."
"503 agonizing days of uncertainty have come to an end. We had hoped and prayed so much for a different outcome," the family said.
The murdered hostages whose bodies are being returned have been reported by Hamas to be four residents of Kibbutz Nir Oz, though the families have not yet identified them.
Yizhar emphasized that he firmly believed Israel made the right decision in implementing the hostage deal.
Cunio's wife, Sharon, and their daughters, Emma and Yuli, were kidnapped on October 7 as well and were returned to Israel after 52 days.
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