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Some of them told us that they've been in the past few months, that they've been through the entire time, in tunnels, underground,
deputy chief of the Israeli military's medical corps, Colonel Dr. Avi Banov, told journalists Romi is amazing. We met a mature, amazing woman who stunned us all."
Eitan Gonen, father of 24-year-old Romi Gonen, who was released on January 19, told Israel's public broadcaster Kan Even if only 10% of the interviews reach the hostages' ears, it is enough to give them strength,
The list from Hamas matches Israel's intelligence, so I can share with you that... eight have been killed by Hamas,
he said, without naming them I am not ready to put my children to sleep near the lion’s cage anymore,
said Hananel Gabay, a guide at a hillside lookout point and a resident of Sderot, near the border with Gaza Let them come back home safely and conduct a normal life,
one woman watching, Rachel Osher, said of the Palestinians The Egyptian House of Representatives completely rejects any arrangements or attempts to change the geographical and political reality for the Palestinian cause,
For them it's more complicated because light, sun and to be able to talk with someone are essential elements to be physically and mentally healthy,
he said, without naming them or giving further details They were given more food in the days before (their release), they were allowed to shower, they were given (new) clothes,
he said in a video call open to the media We are expecting that the next hostages to be released, who are older, with some of them already ill when they were kidnapped, will come back in worse condition,
Even if they look happy, a fear remains. It's hard for them to believe that this time around they're in good hands, that it's not another show organised by Hamas,
They will tell what they went through, if they want to, in a few weeks or a few months,
We are committed to dismantling Hamas and bringing every hostage home.”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made clear this ceasefire is temporary, emphasising The families have been informed of the situation of their relatives,
Mencer said, without providing the names of the deceased They're not in a good shape. They're not good physically."
Dr. Ami Benov, an Israeli military doctor who has been treating hostages, said We feel obligated to give them the option to do whatever they feel right. But everything is being done in very small steps."
