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The ceasefire deal includes the release of “terror experts” who “killed hundreds of Israelis and wounded thousands,” the Cabinet minister said.
Released captives reveal the terrorists subjected all younger male hostages to more aggressive treatment, with many enduring severe torture.
The prisoners, some of whom were involved in suicide bombings, were released wearing sweatshirts with a Star of David and the phrase “Never forgive, never forget” in Arabic.
The U.S. president called for Hamas to release all the hostages after three captives were freed earlier in the day per the terms of the ceasefire.
“We have a shared strategy, which cannot always be detailed to the public—including when the gates of hell will open.”
Dekel-Chen, 36, was informed for the first time of his third daughter’s name, who was born while he was in captivity.
Israel to release more than 300 terrorists in exchange for the three men.
He described his conditions as “unimaginable,” feeling that “every single day” could be his last.
Israel published their names after receiving a list through mediators Qatar and Egypt, and after getting consent from their families.
“Any plan that leaves Hamas there is going to be a problem, because Israel is not going to tolerate it.”
So-called “charities” aligned with Hamas have been trucking in aid in broad daylight.
Ben Ami, 56, was freed from Hamas captivity in Gaza on Saturday after being kept there as a hostage for almost 500 days.
