"Israel-Hamas war: Freed hostage's powerful message of forgiveness"

The release of two more hostages by Hamas offers hope for the families of over 200 people still held captive since the recent attack into Israel. One freed hostage, an 85-year-old woman, shared her harrowing tale of survival, including being swept out of Israel on a motorbike, forced to walk through underground tunnels, and enduring "hell." Despite the initial brutality, she said the captors later treated the hostages gently. Meanwhile, the U.S. pushes for a delayed Gaza invasion, the UN chief accuses Israel of violating humanitarian law, and Gaza's hospitals face a complete collapse due to bombings and a lack of supplies. The Biden administration is reportedly making contingency plans to evacuate hundreds of thousands of Americans from the Middle East if the war escalates.
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- Freed Hamas Hostage Yocheved Lifshitz, 85, Says She Was "Treated Well" After Enduring "Hell" Democracy Now!
- Released Hamas hostage speaks out about experience CBS Mornings
- The Guardian view on the power of forgiveness: a freed hostage’s gesture should not be forgotten The Guardian
- Opinion: Daily Despatch: Hamas Frees Hostages, Netanyahu's Ally Explains Ground Offensive Delay NDTV
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