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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday welcomed the return of the three freed hostages, saying that their serious condition was further proof of Hamas’ brutality. He posted a video message with this statement on the X/Twitter platform.
Netanyahu welcomed the return of Or Levy, Eli Sharabi and Ohad Ben Ami, who were released from Hamas captivity as part of the recent ceasefire agreement. He emphasised that their physical and psychological condition testifies to the terrible conditions of their detention.
“We have once again seen who these Hamas monsters really are. They committed mass murders of our citizens and abused hostages. And I tell them once again: their blood is on their hands,” the Prime Minister said.
Netanyahu also stressed that Israel will not stop until all hostages are released. He said that he had instructed the negotiating delegation to demand this from the mediators.
“Sarah and I hug them and their dear families,” he added.
In his address, Netanyahu also noted that former US President Donald Trump “fully supports” Israel’s policy of fighting Hamas and releasing hostages.
