Two hostages released by Hamas forced to feature in propaganda video by gunmen. Yochved Lifshitz , 85, and Nurit Cooper, 79, were transferred to the Rafah crossing, on the Egyptian side, where they were met by paramedics.
Yocheved Lifshitz, 85, and Nurit Cooper, 79, were released by Hamas on Monday. They were among more than 200 people taken into Gaza on October 7. Israel-Palestine war LIVE:This is the emotional moment an elderly woman held hostage for 16 days by Hamas terrorists wished them peace as she was handed to aid workers.
When asked why she shook the Hamas terrorist's hand at a press conference on Tuesday, she said: 'Because they treated us very nicely.'She said 'shalom' to the masked gunman, the Hebrew word for peace or harmony Yocheved Lifshitz, 85, who was released as hostage by Palestinian Hamas militants, is seen with her husband Oded, 83, who is still being held
'My mum was saying she was taken on the back of a motorbike, with her legs on one side and her head on another. She was taken through ploughed fields, with men on one side and men behind her. 'They took care of us, we can say that to our credit. they made sure that we could be clean and eat, they gave us pita bread and hard cheese and low fat cream cheese and that was our food for the entire day'It is wonderful, my mum is very much hoping that all the people that were with her will come back. And the story is not over until everyone comes back.
She said: 'I can confirm that my mother Yochi Lifshitz was one of two hostages released to the Red Cross this evening. Nurit Cooper, 79, was also handed over to the Red Cross at the Rafah crossing 'a short time ago' and will 'shortly be transferred' to Israel, an official statement said Sharone said that as happy as she is about her mother's safe release, she is still worried about her father.'Both of them are very loving people, family people. The week before, they had over 20 people visiting. They really loved hosting family.
Ms Lifshitz, from London, had spoken to the media earlier on Monday about how she had not heard from either of her parents since Hamas's ambush more than two weeks' ago that left 1,400 people dead. 'What kind of person would do this? In my life I just cannot imagine a type of person that could do this.
In a clip shared of their release, Yocheved can be seen crawling out the back of a white truck, before walking towards an ambulance with the help of two officials Yocheved's grandson Daniel said he was feeling 'very emotional and happy' of her return READ MORE: Hamas gunman brags to family about 'killing 10 Jews' in audio of phone call found by Israeli officials as they reveal new clips of slaughter including terrorist using a grenade to kill a father in front of his two sons Advertisement In another clip shared of their release, Yocheved can be seen crawling out the back of a white truck, before walking towards an ambulance with the help of two officials.
Qatar is seen as a key mediator in the Middle East conflict, with Doha using its ties to Hamas - a number of figures from the Gaza-ruling group's political wing are said to live in the country - to negotiate for the release of about 220 hostages taken during the deadly assault on Israel more than two weeks ago.
Qatar has taken a central role in mediating the handover which is set to take place in Khan Yunis in the south of the Gaza Strip, according to Israel TV channel i24. But Israeli officials have also reportedly said they want all hostages released before permitting the delivery of fuel. Israeli officials have also told negotiators they believe Hamas and other militant groups could divert fuel for military purposes.
'Let them stop this aggression and you will find the mediators like Qatar and Egypt and some Arab countries and others will find a way to have them released and we'll send them to their homes,' he told Sky News. Khaled Meshaal has claimed that the civilian hostages in Gaza will be freed if Israel meets the right conditions
It comes after an Illinois teenager released on Friday by Hamas after 13 days in captivity is 'doing very well,' her father said, with footage showing the dramatic moment she and her mother were handed over to the Red Cross. Her brother, Ben, joked that he was 'annoyed' because she still looked 'like a supermodel', despite her ordeal.
Knowing Natalie may be able to celebrate her 18th birthday next week at home with family and friends feels 'wonderful. The best news,' Uri Raanan said. The father said he first learnt of the possible release through Israeli television, and then received a call from the IDF.
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