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Sunday, January 19, 2025
Hamas issues propaganda video of hostage release
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
Hamas releases a propaganda video showing the release of hostages Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher from captivity in the Gaza Strip earlier today.
The video shows Hamas operatives giving the hostages “gift bags” and “certificates” before they were freed. The bags reportedly included photos of them in captivity.
The footage shows Hamas taking the hostages to a meeting point at a central square in Gaza City accompanied by dozens of gunmen, singing and chanting, where hundreds of Palestinians gathered.
The three women were then handed over to the Red Cross.
In the video, a Red Cross representative is seen signing a document provided by the Hamas operatives, before the hostages are handed over.
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