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Arab News
01-03-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Israel says ‘will not be deterred' after Hamas issues hostage video
The three-minute video shows the emotional farewell between Israeli-Argentinian Yair Horn and his brother EitanIn the video, Eitan Horn relays a message from Hamas urging the Israeli government to 'sign the second phase of the (ceasefire) deal and return us home'JERUSALEM: The office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed as 'Hamas propaganda' Saturday footage released by the Palestinian militant group showing what appeared to be Israeli hostages in Gaza.'The Hamas terrorist organization has, this evening, disseminated another cruel propaganda video in which our hostages are forced to engage in psychological warfare,' Netanyahu's office release of the footage by Hamas's armed wing, the Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades, came as the first stage of the Gaza ceasefire which took effect on January 19 was due to expire on Saturday with no clarity about what happens three-minute video shows the emotional farewell between Israeli-Argentinian Yair Horn and his brother Eitan, suggesting that it was filmed shortly before Yair's release on February the video, Eitan Horn relays a message from Hamas urging the Israeli government to 'sign the second phase of the (ceasefire) deal and return us home.''Get everyone out and do not separate families,' he footage is accompanied by a message from Hamas reading: 'Only a ceasefire agreement brings them back alive.'It is followed by ticking sounds and an image of an egg timer with the message: 'Time is running out.'In a statement after the video's release, Netanyahu's office said: 'Israel will not be deterred by Hamas propaganda.'We will continue to act relentlessly for the return of all of our hostages and until all objectives of the war are met.'The Hostages and Missing Families Forum, an Israeli group that campaigns for the release of all captives from Gaza, said the Horn family had given its permission for the footage of the two brothers to be published.'It breaks our heart to see Eitan in this difficult situation, saying goodbye to his brother, (Y)air, who is being freed while Eitan remains held in Hamas hell for 512 days now,' the Horn family said in a statement.'We demand from the decision-makers: Look Eitan in the eyes. Don't stop the agreement that has already brought dozens of hostages back to us. They are running out of time! Bring everyone home, now, in one phase.'Hamas has offered to release all remaining hostages in one go in a second phase of the ceasefire. Israel has called for releases to continue in batches in an extension of the first stage of the ceasefire that has been rejected by the militant group.
Yahoo
16-02-2025
- Yahoo
Former Hamas hostage's boyfriend freed over a year later: 'I never lost faith'
The Brief Alexander (Sasha) Troufanov, 29, was taken hostage on Oct. 7 along with his girlfriend, Sapir Cohen, his mother Lena, and grandmother Irina. While Sapir, Lena, and Irina were freed over a year ago in Nov. 2023, Sasha remained in captivity until his release on Saturday. Troufanov was one of three hostages freed Saturday. Among them were Israeli-Argentinian Iair Horn, 46; Israeli-American Sagui Dekel Chen, 36; and Sasha, an Israeli-Russian. Alexander (Sasha) Troufanov, 29, was taken hostage from a Kibbutz on Oct. 7 along with his girlfriend, Sapir Cohen, his mother Lena, and grandmother Irina. While Sapir, Lena, and Irina were freed over a year ago in Nov. 2023, Sasha remained in captivity until his release on Saturday. Sapir had previously shared with FOX 5 NY that she never lost faith even as he was being held. Troufanov was one of three hostages freed Saturday. Among them were Israeli-Argentinian Iair Horn, 46; Israeli-American Sagui Dekel Chen, 36; and Sasha, an Israeli-Russian. The trio were abducted from one of the hardest-hit communities in southern Israel during the Hamas-led attack that sparked the war. Their release marked the latest sign that the fragile Gaza ceasefire deal may be holding, despite ongoing tensions that have threatened to renew fighting. The backstory Alexander (Sasha) Troufanov, 29, who had been held hostage since Oct. 7, was released today, February 15th, whose partner, Sapir Cohen, spoke to FOX 5 NY last October. Troufanov was abducted along with Sapir, his mother Lena, and his grandmother Irina Tati from Kibbutz Nir Oz during a brutal attack. While Irina, Sapir, and Lena were released in Nov. 2023, Sasha remained in captivity until today. His father was killed in the Oct. 7 attack. Sapir Cohen, who was also taken hostage, shared her harrowing experience of survival with FOX 5 NY. She said she never lost faith. During her 55 days in captivity, she endured intense hardships but said that she had found strength through her faith. She often spoke out publicly about her spiritual revelations and the miracles she experienced during her time in Gaza, where she was held underground in tunnels by Hamas. Sapir was released in November, and since then, she has been an inspiring voice for others, sharing her story with Jewish communities around the world. She now focuses her prayers on the remaining hostages, including Sasha, who has finally returned home today. Under the terms of the ceasefire, Israel is to release more than 300 Palestinian prisoners held in its jails in return for the three hostages. It will be the sixth swap since the ceasefire took effect on Jan. 19. By the numbers So far, 21 hostages and over 730 Palestinian prisoners have been freed in the first phase of the truce. However, the ceasefire nearly collapsed recently after Hamas accused Israel of not meeting its agreement, particularly regarding supplies like shelters and fuel. Israel has warned it will resume fighting on Saturday unless hostages are released, though it's unclear if this refers to just the three hostages scheduled in the deal or all remaining hostages, as President Donald Trump has demanded. Dig deeper Trump's proposal to relocate 2 million Palestinians from Gaza has raised further doubts about the truce. Israel supports the plan, but Palestinians and Arab countries strongly oppose it, rejecting the idea of accepting refugees. Human rights groups warn it could be a war crime. Trump suggests that after the fighting ends, Israel would transfer control of Gaza to the U.S. to redevelop it into a tourist destination. Prime Minister Netanyahu's far-right allies are pushing to resume the war after the first phase, aiming to destroy Hamas and implement Trump's plan. With Hamas still in control, it may be unwilling to release more hostages, as they remain a key bargaining tool.
LBCI
15-02-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Freed hostages back in Israel: Military says
Three Israeli hostages released by Palestinian militants on Saturday are back in Israeli territory, the country's military said in a statement. "A short while ago, accompanied by the Israeli military and ISA (internal security) forces, the returning hostages crossed the border into Israeli territory," the military said, referring to Israeli-American Sagui Dekel-Chen, Israeli-Russian Sasha Trupanov, and Israeli-Argentinian Yair Horn. AFP
LBCI
15-02-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Three freed hostages now in Israeli army custody in Gaza: Military
The three hostages freed by Palestinian militants and handed over to the Red Cross in Gaza on Saturday are now in the custody of Israeli forces inside the Palestinian territory, the military said. Israeli-American Sagui Dekel-Chen, Israeli-Russian Sasha Trupanov and Israeli-Argentinian Yair Horn were paraded on a stage in the southern Gazan city of Khan Yunis and told to address the crowd before their handover to the Red Cross. AFP
LBCI
15-02-2025
- LBCI
Hamas hands over three Israeli hostages to Red Cross in Gaza: AFP journalist
Masked Hamas militants handed over three Israeli hostages to the Red Cross in Gaza's southern city of Khan Yunis on Saturday, in the sixth hostage-prisoner swap under its ceasefire agreement with Israel, an AFP journalist reported. Israeli-American Sagui Dekel-Chen, Israeli-Russian Sasha Trupanov and Israeli-Argentinian Yair Horn were paraded on the stage and told to address the crowd before their handover to the Red Cross. AFP
