Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed the three hostages released from Hamas’ captivity. In a statement, Netanyahu welcomed them with a ‘big embrace.’ Office of the Prime Minister of Israel wrote on X, “Today three of our hostages were returned to Israel: Iair Horn, Alexander (Sasha) Troufanov and Sagui Dekel-Chen. We welcome them with a big embrace.”
What Did Netanyahu Says?
The PM assured that the government will assist in their rehabilitation after a long and excruciating period of captivity. He emphasized that the release of the hostages was made possible due to the concentration of IDF forces inside the Strip and United States President Trump’s backing. He thanked President Trump for his clear and unequivocal statement which forced Hamas to back down.
He further said that the Israel is working in full coordination with the United States to free all of its hostages-hostages – living and deceased, as soon as possible. Netanyahu also warned that Israel is “preparing with full intensity for what comes next, in every sense.
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office wrote on X, “Due to the concentration of our forces inside the Strip and around it, and to President Trump’s clear and unequivocal statement, Hamas backed down, and the release of the hostages proceeded.”
The post added, “We are working in full coordination with the United States in order to free all of our hostages – the living and the deceased – as soon as possible; and are preparing with full intensity for what comes next, in every sense.”
We are working in full coordination with the United States in order to free all of our hostages – the living and the deceased – as soon as possible; and are preparing with full intensity for what comes next, in every sense.
— Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) February 15, 2025
Donald Trump On Release Of Hostages
Meanwhile, Donald Trump also took note of the hostages released by Hamas which included one US citizen.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, “Hamas has just released three Hostages from GAZA, including an American Citizen. They seem to be in good shape! This differs from their statement last week that they would not release any Hostages. Israel will now have to decide what they will do about the 12:00 O’CLOCK, TODAY, DEADLINE imposed on the release of ALL HOSTAGES. The United States will back the decision they make!”
