In Khan Younis, hostages Sagui Dekel-Chen, Sasha Troufanov and Iair Horn are brought out of a white van by gunmen ahead of their release.
They are brought on stage to be displayed to the crowd and say a few words at Hamas’s direction.
As in previous releases, the three hold various commemorative “gifts” and certificates given to them by the terrorists.
The three hostages are each seen holding a “release certificate,” as well as an embroidery showing a map of the claimed borders of Palestine.
Horn is also handed an hourglass featuring images of hostage Matan Zangauker and his mother Einav, a central activist for the release of the hostages, with text reading, “Time is running out.” Zangauker is not set to be freed in the current phase of the deal.
At the homes of families of the three, relatives cheer to see their loved ones.
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