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Hamas has launched a kidnapped Israeli soldier and plans to free seven different hostages.
Palestinian Hamas militants launch feminine Israeli soldier Agam Berger, held in Gaza for the reason that lethal October 7 2023 assault, as a part of a ceasefire and a hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel, in Jabalia, within the northern Gaza Strip. (IMAGE: REUTERS)
Hamas handed over captive feminine Israeli soldier Agam Berger over to the Crimson Cross within the Gaza Strip on Thursday, information companies reported.
Berger, a 20-year-old soldier, was taken on stage by armed Hamas militants earlier than she was handed over to the Crimson Cross.
“The returning hostage has simply been transferred to IDF and ISA forces within the Gaza Strip. The returning hostage is at present being accompanied by IDF particular forces and ISA forces on her return to Israeli territory, the place she’s going to bear an preliminary medical evaluation. The commanders and troopers of the Israel Protection Forces salute and embrace the returning hostage as she makes her means dwelling to the state of Israel,” the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) mentioned in an announcement.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mentioned the federal government of Israel stays dedicated to the return of the hostages.
“The Israeli authorities embraces Agam Berger, an Israel Protection Forces soldier. The Israeli authorities is dedicated to the return of all kidnapped and lacking individuals,” the assertion mentioned.
The household thanked Israel’s safety forces and other people Thursday for his or her help after she was launched by Hamas as a part of a Gaza ceasefire deal.
“We wish to thank the safety forces and all of the folks of Israel for his or her help and prayers. Now Agam and our household can start the therapeutic course of,” the household mentioned in an announcement after the army reported that Berger had been reunited along with her household.
Earlier than she was freed, footage of a sombre Berger confirmed her on a stage with masked Hamas members in distinctive inexperienced headbands, being prompted to wave to onlookers.
It mentioned one other two Israelis and 5 foreigners had been later handed over to the Crimson Cross and en route for Israel.
