The recent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas led to the release of eight hostages, including Arbel Yehoud and Gadi Moses. Yehoud was abducted during the brutal Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, which resulted in around 1,200 Israeli deaths. Her release prompted reactions from Israel regarding the conditions of the handover, as Yehoud and Moses were escorted through a crowd of aggressive onlookers. The ceasefire continues to be a point of contention, particularly in relation to the treatment of hostages and the implications for displaced persons seeking to return home.
"Yehoud was originally supposed to be released last Saturday. Instead, Hamas, which is considered a terrorist organization by the EU, the US and others, released four female soldiers."
"Arbel Yehoud's family has been forced to wait and worry for nearly 16 months before they were finally able to hold her in their arms again."
"Initially, they hid in the house of her partner's brother but the attackers set fire to it, forcing them all out into the open."
"But Israel was appalled at the scenes that took place during the handover. Yehoud and Moses were made to walk through a crowd of screaming people who tried to take photos of them."
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