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On the morning of 7 October, under my command, the IDF failed in its mission to protect Israel’s citizens
Herzi Halevi said
It’s not our war, it’s their war,
Trump said
We saw your fight; we heard our families battling for us,
they said
I look forward to working with you to return the remaining hostages, to destroy Hamas's military capabilities and end its political rule in Gaza, and to ensure that Gaza never again poses a threat to Israel,
Netanyahu said
We got our Romi back, but all families deserve the same outcome, both the living and the dead.
Meirav Leshem Gonen, mother of Romi Gonen, saidI survived for you my life."
Emily beamed with joy as she hugged her mum and said
We were scared to death of the combination of the armed men and the Gazan crowd,
the women are quoted as sayingThank you to my family, to Orali, to the best friends I have in this world,
she said in a post on InstagramWe couldn't believe it when they told us we would be home in a moment,
the women are quoted as sayingAfter October 7 is was very difficult to rebuild these feelings, so yesterday was a very emotional moment
Speaking to the Mail, Rotem Koren, a friend of Damari's saidIt was great to see her and hear her voice again
Pal Guy Yakobi, 29, addedI didn't think I would come back, I was sure I would die in Gaza,
she saidWe are delighted to finally say that Romi is a former hostage. The reality we summoned and acted (hoped) for her has materialised and we became a family of returnees,
added Gonen
We also wanted to thank the incoming US President, Mr. Donald Trump, thanks to his brave stand with Israel and strengthening the human good in the world, has pushed for this moment,
noted Meirav GonenWe’ve reached this moment after too much time and without (US President Donald) Trump’s involvement it wouldn’t happen,
said Yamit Ashkenazi, sister of released hostage Doron SteinbrecherI open with thanks to the Israeli government and to the Prime Minister (Benjamin Netanyahu), with courage and values, a decision was taken to move forward an important process like no other, returning the sons and daughters to our borders,
said Meirav Leshem Gonen, mother of released hostage Romi Gonen
It is imperative that this ceasefire removes the significant security and political obstacles to delivering aid,
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said
But we can't return for fear that the (Israeli) occupation forces might shoot at us,
she addedWe are in pain, deep pain and it is time to hug one another and cry,
he said
We hope that the agreement will be fully and continuously implemented, and that a comprehensive and permanent cease-fire in Gaza will be achieved,
she said