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Transcript of Netanyahu’s conversation with rescued hostage Farhan al-Qadi

Farhan al-Qadi: “I am also happy. I have been waiting for this moment.”

The first image of rescued Israeli hostage Qaid Farhan Alkadi, 52, with a brother at Soroka Medical Center in Beersheva on Aug. 27, 2024. Credit: Courtesy.
The first image of rescued Israeli hostage Qaid Farhan Alkadi, 52, with a brother at Soroka Medical Center in Beersheva on Aug. 27, 2024. Credit: Courtesy.

The following is the transcript, translated from Hebrew, of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s conversation on Aug. 27 with Quaid Farhan al-Qadi, who was rescued after being held hostage in the Gaza Strip since the Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel on Oct. 7.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: “Farhan, hello to you my friend. Welcome back!”

Farhan al-Qadi: “Hello, welcome. Hello Bibi, Abu [father of] Yair!”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: “Farhan, I am so happy to speak with you.”

Farhan al-Qadi: “I am also happy. I have been waiting for this moment. I swear to you, Abu Yair.”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: “Tell me, have you already met with your family?”

Farhan Qadi: “Yes, two of my children are here.”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: “I want you to know that we are truly moved from the depth of our hearts, for both you and your family.”

Farhan al-Qadi: “I thank you for this work, that you have reached a situation in which I see my family and am here. You truly did sacred work. There are other people who are waiting.”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: “I want you to know that are not forgetting anyone, just like we did not forget you. We are committed to returning everyone, without exception.”

Farhan al-Qadi: “I thank you very much. I invite you, Abu Yair.”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: “Thank you. I would like you to embrace your family, and I want you to know that the entire people of Israel embraces you and the others. We will bring them.”

Farhan al-Qadi: “Thank you. May it be G-d’s will. Thank you very much.”

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