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We warn that continued delays and failure to address these points will affect the natural progression of the agreement, including the prisoner exchange,
My father, my father!”
His daughter exclaimed repeatedly Thank you for freeing the hostages, thank you to Mr Trump,
Only one person made this happen. I want to thank Trump,
Always optimistic, always happy, always ready to help. She's the center of a friends' group in the Kibbutz. She is like a magnet for everybody. I hope that this personality of hers will help her to not break down."
When DW spoke with Yehoud's father, Yechti, in December he described her as Our mission is not complete. Arbel’s partner, Ariel, is still held captive in Gaza, as is his brother David, their close friend Sasha, the remaining hostages from Nir Oz, and all the others who are still waiting to come home,
We are overwhelmed and deeply emotional,
Yehoud's family said in a statement sent to DW We would like to express our gratitude to everyone who made Arbel’s release possible. Thank you to the countless individuals who have worked tirelessly, day and night, in the fight to bring all our loved ones home, never giving up throughout these unbearably painful, difficult, and prolonged months. Amidst it all, our hearts are with the families who have paid the heaviest price."
The family's statement continues Israel insists that lessons will be learned and that in the next rounds, there will be extra care in ensuring the safe return of our hostages,
I told the Ambassador that the people of Israel are very moved by the release of our Thai brothers from the hell of captivity, and that I heard how loved and important they were to the families and communities in which they worked,
Herzog said in a statement One will be out on Saturday."
Asked by NBC News about the fate of the American hostages still being held in Gaza, he replied Ahead of us lies another journey of family rehabilitation,
they said in a statement released through the Hostage Families Forum Our Arbel has been returned. However, our mission is not yet complete,
they added, with Cunio, his brother and a close friend also still among those held hostage We hope that they will find strength through the process of rehabilitation and healing, and will be able to return to their homes soon,
Agam we're waiting for you at home."
Among the onlookers, some were seen holding signs with the message The biggest problem is that there is no water — all the water wells are destroyed,
This is yet another proof of the unimaginable cruelty of the Hamas terrorist organisation,
I view with great severity the shocking scenes during the release of our hostages. This is further proof of the unimaginable cruelty of the Hamas terrorist organization. I demand that the mediators ensure that such threatening scenes do not occur again and guarantee the safety of our hostages. Whoever dares to harm our captives—his blood will be on his head.”
In a post on X, Netanyahu stated I must say, after the horrific images we witnessed during the release of hostages today, I find it difficult to have any empathy for the ‘civilians’ of Gaza, given they appear so indistinguishable from the savages of Hamas. They seem no different from those who carried out the attacks on October 7th."
Israel demands that the mediators achieve this,
the Israeli prime minister said in a statement right in the middle fo the third hostage-prisoner exchange
