Hamas released six living hostages to the Israeli Defence Forces and returned the body of his mother, Siri Vivas, who was lured and killed by Hamas, to Israel. According to CBN NewsOmer Wenkert, 23, Omer Shem Tov, 22, Eliyah Cohen, 27, Tal Shham, 40, Avera Mengistu, 39 were released in two separate rituals, Central and South Gaza, respectively. Hisham Al-Sayed, 37, is also released.
Both Mengistu and Al-Sayed were taken prisoner in Gaza for over a decade.
Meanwhile, Israel I'm expecting In exchange for hostages, they release more than 600 Palestinian prisoners and prisoners, including those convicted of killing Israelis.
The hostage family expressed great joy when they were released on Saturday.
“Elijah, Elijah, Elijah!” When did Cohen's family chant: They saw him appear On the big screen of Tel Aviv. Meanwhile, Shem Tov's grandmother cried out, “My joy, my life!” When his image appeared.
In a statement from Mengistu's parents, “Our family has endured five unimaginable months of suffering, which have remained unanswered to this day, and in prayers and pleas, he said. There was a continuous effort to ensure the return. Please respect these moments We are We have recognized the peace and rest we desperately need. ”
Kibbutz Nir Oz, a neighbor from which the murdered members of the Bibas family are from, said, “In pain and deep sadness, Kibbutz Nir Oz has announced the murder of Shiri Bibas. I was invited From her house. ”
“Today, after 16 months of unbearable, this painful circle has finally been closed for the family. Within a few days, she and her two little sons were eternal in Israeli soil. I'm back to rest.”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also spoke about Vivas' murder in a video statement on Friday.
“Who will lure and kill a little boy and a baby?” Monster, who is that,” he said.
“These Hamas monsters also ironically refused to revive the boy's mother, Siri, and instead violated the contract with the body of a woman in Gazan.
“As Prime Minister of Israel, I swear that the balees who executed our hostages will not rest. It will be brought in Justice,” he insisted.
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It was originally published on February 24, 2025.
