Quotes
For 16 months, Israel has been fighting a deranged terrorist organization that places no value on human life, especially if it is Israeli or Jewish — all while international institutions like the U.N. refrained from condemning Hamas and formally demanding the immediate return of our hostages,
Danon said
The war criminal Netanyahu & his Nazi army killed them with missiles from Zionist warplanes."
In another recent ceremony orchestrated by Hamas, four coffins were placed in front of a caricature of Netanyahu with a banner that saidIn light of Hamas’s repeated violations, including the ceremonies that humiliate our hostages and the cynical exploitation of our hostages for propaganda purposes, it has been decided to delay the release of terrorists that was planned for yesterday until the release of the next hostages has been assured, and without the humiliating ceremonies,
the office's statement saidHow is it possible that President Trump and special envoy [Steven] Witkoff are more committed to the return of Israeli hostages than you are?”
Naama Weinberg, a cousin of deceased hostage Itay Svirsky, said
He said they told him what to do,
he told Kan TV, as per The Times of Israel
That’s Omer. He gets on with everyone, ... Even Hamas… They love him even there."
she said, addingI am scared to death,
was his last message to his mother during the attack
Our hearts are bursting with excitement and we embrace the families,
Netanyahu said
Hamas remains in possession of 63 abductees,
he saidThere is a window of opportunity; we must not miss it."
They went on to call for a deal that would see everyone else held captive freed, saying
We confirm that it is not in our values or our interest to keep any bodies or not to abide by the covenants and agreements that we sign on."
Hamas has pointed to
Eliya, Eliya, Eliya!”
Watching the release, Cohen’s family and friends in Israel chanted
Omer, my joy, my life.”
Shem Tov’s grandmother exclaimed in joy as he saw him, cryingWe confirm our readiness to move to the second phase of the agreement, and our willingness to complete a comprehensive exchange process, which will achieve a permanent ceasefire and a complete withdrawal of the occupation,
Hamas said in a statement, warning Israel not to evade the agreementLiri, if you’re hearing us, tell the others that all the families are moving heaven and earth and want their children home, and we will fight until all hostages are returned,
her father said in a statement after the video was released
If I don’t live, take care of mom and dad all their lives. Don’t give up, live,
Just before she was abducted, she she sent a message to her family, saying ... according to Israeli mediaI just enjoy being with her even in silence, touching, hugging, watching her,
he said, a week after her releaseNow we can mourn the husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who has been missing from us since October 7,
they saidIt is hard to square that circle,
Witkoff said at a conference in Miami on Thursday
For 16 months we sought certainty, and now that it's here, it brings no comfort, though we hope it marks the beginning of closure,
the family said