Public pressure and relentless protests played a key role in bringing Israeli hostages home—proving that unity and action can make a difference.
Israel has previously complained to mediators about the way the release of Arbel Yehud and Gadi Moses was handled.
Hostages Or Levy, Eli Sharabi, and Ohad Ben Ami are set to be released on Saturday after spending 491 days in captivity.
The hostages want to rebuild their lives and communities. The released terrorists want to continue to destroy everything Israel has built.
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Hamas's failure demonstrates how quickly years of diplomatic work can be jeopardized by chaos on the ground, which could derail future releases.
We appear to be forced to put our full trust in President Donald Trump to once again push Netanyahu to do what he ought to do of his own volition.
The four female IDF soldiers taken hostage by Hamas were transferred, in military uniform, to the Red Cross in Gaza City on Saturday.
Liri Albag, Daniella Gilboa, Karina Ariev, and Naama Levy released from Hamas captivity • IDF: Concern over Bibas family's wellbeing
“Reports suggest that recently released hostages from Hamas captivity acknowledged receiving some medical treatments during their imprisonment,” the source explained.
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