Freed hostage Eli Sharabi shared harrowing details of his 491-day captivity, the loss of his family, and the struggle to survive, in an interview with Channel 12's 'Uvda'.
"I appeal to you, Mr. Prime Minister—every day is critical for the survival of our hostages, critical for our ability to bring our fallen back to burial in Israel."
Freed hostage Keith Siegel met with PM Netanyahu, thanking him for efforts to secure his release and urging continued action for those still held in Gaza.
The Hannibal Directive is a controversial policy wherein the IDF works to stop hostages from being taken at all costs, allegedly including targeting the hostage.
The Prime Minister's Office also reiterated that Shlomo Mantzur, the oldest hostage, was murdered on October 7.
Ohad Yahalomi sealed his family in a safe room and stayed outside to guard them with only a handgun on October 7.
Hamas has been trading in its long-nurtured victim status in favor of a gloating, sadistic, and would-be murderous image.
The prisoner's release was initially set for Saturday but was later delayed because of Hamas's repeated ceasefire-hostage deal violations.
National flags are permitted at the site, the museum claimed, but not ones which have seen any alterations or slogans added.
Iair Horn, who was recently released from Hamas captivity, has repeatedly called for the release of all the remaining hostages - including his brother Eitan.
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