BORUCH HASHEM: Four Hostages Released Over Shabbos

by CrownHeights.info

Four female hostages, military observers that were abducted on October 7th, have returned to Israel as part of the ongoing ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel.

Hostages Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy, and Liri Albag were handed over to the Red Cross in an elaborate, and cynical, ceremony in the Gaza strip, before being handed over to the IDF and being brought out of Gaza to a facility near the border. After an initial checkup they were finally able to meet with their parents for the first time after 477 days in Hamas captivity.

Despite the happiness, IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said that the release violated the hostage agreement, as the agreement required the release of all civilian women before the release of the four female soldiers.

“Hamas did not abide by its obligation in the deal to free civilian women first,” he says in a televised statement. Civilian hostage Arbel Yehud, who is believed by Israel to be alive, is believed to be released soon, along with Shiri Bibas and her children, “who we have heavy concerns for their fate,” Hagari said.