Israel names next hostage to be released by Hamas as Arbel Yehud who was kidnapped with boyfriend from her home on Oct 7
The next hostage released by Hamas is expected to be an Israeli woman who was abducted from her house along with her boyfriend during the October 7 massacre.
As Israel increases its pressure on the terrorist organization, 29-year-old Arbel Yehud may be among the next group of prisoners scheduled to return home on Saturday.
Yehud and her partner, Ariel Cunio, were kidnapped from their home in Kibbutz Nir Oz during the October 7 terror strikes by Hamas, which claimed the lives of over 1,200 people.
Last June, the remains of her brother, Dolev Yehud, who was killed by the terrorists while defending the kibbutz, were identified.
Jerusalem now demands that Yehud be included in the four female hostages who are anticipated to be released as part of the current truce agreement.
Out of the 33 female captives who were originally supposed to be released as part of the hostage truce arrangement, she is one of just seven.
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Others include 20-year-old Danielle Gilboa, 20-year-old Karina Ariev, 20-year-old Agam Berger, 21-year-old Liri Albag, 19-year-old Shiri Silberman Bibas, 33, and 20-year-old Naama Levy.
The Times of Israel claims that Yehud is being held by Palestinian Islamic Jihad, not Hamas, which complicates her situation.
This has sparked concerns that there may be delays in her scheduled Saturday discharge.
The list of hostages set for release on Friday is expected to be delivered by Hamas.
Three hostages—Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher—have already returned as part of the ceasefire agreement mediated last week in exchange for Palestinian inmates.
Israel has released 30 detainees, including convicted terrorists, for every civilian hostage that has been freed.
Four hostages will be returned in the following phase, and additional swaps are scheduled every week for a minimum of six weeks.
The world community is closely monitoring the ongoing, very tense conversations as Israel demands answers.
Since the start of the conflict, more than 46,000 people have died in Gaza, and more polarization is certain to occur.
In phase one of the ceasefire-hostage agreement between Israel and Hamas, Emily Damari was one of the first three Israeli captives to be freed.
The Israeli-Brit was attacked on October 7 in her kibbutz, Kfar Aza, and was shot by Hamas, resulting in the loss of two fingers.
After months of ceaseless fighting, the tenuous ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is holding, marking her long-awaited liberation.
Hostages were exchanged as part of the agreement, which was the first step toward a precarious break in hostilities, but the truce was almost ruined in the last hours of negotiations.
Benjamin Netanyahu, the prime minister of Israel, has stated that this ceasefire is just temporary and that his country is dedicated to destroying Hamas and repatriating all hostages.
There was intense emotion as the hostages were reunited with their family in southern Israel.
However, Emily, Romi, and Doron were given Hamas “gift bags” filled with eerie keepsakes of their incarceration prior to their escape from terror hell.
The bags purportedly contained a “certificate” and pictures of the women taken while they were imprisoned, serving as a somber reminder of their 15-month ordeal in Gaza.
A Hamas leader has expressed his desire to meet with Donald Trump, the country’s new president, amid concerns that the precarious ceasefire in Gaza may not survive.
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Hours after the fighting respite began, the senior terror chief declared that the militant group was prepared to start a conversation with the United States.Qatar-based Mousa Abu Marzouk told The New York Times, in an unusual shift from its position on Israel’s closest ally: “We’re prepared for a dialogue with America and achieving understandings on everything.”More than a year into Hamas’ conflict with Israel, Trump, 78, stated that he is “not confident” that the ceasefire in war-torn Gaza will last.”That’s not our war, it’s their war,” Trump told reporters following his historic inauguration. However, I lack confidence.
Who are the first three freed hostages?
by International News Reporter Juliana Cruz Lima
As part of the peace and prisoner agreement between Israel and Hamas, three Israeli women have returned home after 471 terrifying days in captivity.
On Sunday, January 19, Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher, and Emily Damari were released as part of the agreement’s first phase and were reunited with their families in Israel.
24 year old Romi Gonen
Romi was kidnapped while escaping the Nova music festival in the Negev Desert, where Hamas militants massacred more than 360 people during the October 7 assault. Romi was an enthusiastic dancer and choreographer.
Romi, who was originally from the northern Israeli city of Kfar Veradim, had called her mother just before being taken prisoner, describing the commotion as she was surrounded by shouting and shooting.
When her daughter was released on Sunday, her father broke down in tears of happiness, and her family waited for her homecoming without touching her chamber.
31-year-old Doron Steinbrecher
On October 7, Doron, a veterinary nurse, was abducted from her residence in Kibbutz Kfar Aza, which is close to the border with Gaza.
The kibbutz was a prime target; residents were killed or kidnapped, and houses were set on fire.
After sending frantic WhatsApp messages to family, Doron was apprehended after hiding beneath her bed as militants invaded her house.
She was heard yelling, “They’ve caught me,” in her parting message.
Her family was unaware of her location for months.
“Our beloved Dodo has finally returned to our arms after an unbearable 471 days,” her family declared upon her release.
“We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported and accompanied us along this journey.”
Emily Damari, age 28
Emily, a dual citizen of Israel and Britain, was abducted from her home in Kibbutz Kfar Aza after being shot in the hand.
Tragically, her dog was murdered in the attack.
Emily sent a single heart emoji as her final message to her mother, Mandy, who was hiding in a nearby safe room.
While video-calling her brother, Emily and her mother hugged each other in Israel.
Noting Emily’s close ties to the UK, her passion for Tottenham Hotspur, and her regular trips to visit family, her mother thanked international efforts to bring Emily home.
In exchange for Palestinian detainees, 33 hostages will be released over the course of six weeks, starting with the women’s liberation.
The return of more than 65 people who are still detained in Gaza is being negotiated.