Three Israeli hostages released by Hamas on Saturday sparked outrage in Israel due to their emaciated condition and forced public statements during a staged ceremony. The release was part of a fragile ceasefire agreement that also saw Israel free 183 Palestinian prisoners. The hostages' condition and the public statements by Hamas raised concerns and fueled calls for extending the ceasefire to secure the remaining captives.
The hostages’ emaciated condition and scenes of Hamas forcing them to speak in a staged release ceremony sparked outrage in Israel and could increase the pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to extend the ceasefire beyond its current six-week phase Hamas -led militants released three gaunt, frail-looking Israel i hostages on Saturday, and Israel freed 183 Palestinian prisoners as part of a fragile agreement that has paused the war in the Gaza Strip.
The hostages' emaciated condition and the public statements — a departure from previous hostage releases where the captives were not made to speak — sparked outrage in Israel. Many Palestinians released from Israeli jails during the ceasefire have also appeared gaunt and pale, and have alleged abuses and mistreatment in Israeli custody.
Sharabi’s wife and two teenage daughters were killed in the attack. His brother Yossi was also abducted and died in captivity. Levy’s wife was killed during the attack and his now 3-year-old son has been cared for by relatives.Ben Ami, a father of three, was kidnapped with his wife, Raz, who was released during a weeklong ceasefire in November 2023 that saw more than 100 hostages released.
Hamas says it won’t release the remaining hostages without an end to the war and a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.
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