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.
A British woman has spoken of her relief after her 85-year-old mother was released from Hamas captivity in Gaza following a 16-day kidnap ordeal.
She said: 'I can confirm that my mother Yochi Lifshitz was one of two hostages released to the Red Cross this evening. Yochved's daughter, British citizen Sharone Lifshitz, 52, confirmed the news this evening, admitting she 'could not put into words' how 'relieved' she was She described them as having complex health needs, telling Times Radio that her father had recorded high blood pressure the night before he was captured.
'My father is not the enemy. He spent his retirement driving Palestinians from the border to and from the hospital. He is not the enemy. He believes in humanity in all people.' 'Now is not the time to do anything but fight for the safe return of our people. Once they have returned, we can rise from the ashes. But we need to get these people home.
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 The militants offer them snacks and drinks, while both appear terrified throughout much of the footage.
'We will continue to work tirelessly with Qatar, Israel and others to ensure all hostages come home safely.' The Red Cross has reportedly been dispatched to receive the captives who were kidnapped during the Islamist terror attack on Israel on October 7. Hamas, Qatar, Egypt, and Israel have been in talks in recent days over a proposal to release a larger group in return for a steady flow of humanitarian aid, including fuel, three officials familiar with the talks said.
Khaled Meshaal, one of the key negotiators of the terrorist organisation, has said that over 200 hostages held by the group could be released if Israel reduces the intensity of the bombing in Gaza. Khaled Meshaal is a powerful figure within Hamas, revered as a living martyr after surviving an Israeli attempt to assassinate him almost three decades ago.
They are receiving medical treatment, the governor of Illinois said, without providing details of their condition. The deal to free the pair was brokered by Qatar. Natalie Raanan and her mother Judith are seen speaking to Joe Biden, in a photo released on Friday night by the US embassy in Israel 'And hopefully I will see them next week. Next week is Natalie's birthday, and we will celebrate it here.'
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