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Watch: Freed Israeli hostage kisses Hamas members after release

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Last updated: February 22, 2025 6:25 pm
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New Delhi: The release of three Israeli hostages from Hamas captivity has been marked by a poignant moment of unexpected human connection amid the ongoing conflict. As part of a Gaza truce deal, Omer Wenkert, Omer Shem Tov and Eliya Cohen were handed over to the Red Cross in a ceremony in Nuseirat. The event, however, took an unexpected turn when one of the freed hostages, Omer Shem Tov, kissed the foreheads of two Hamas members while waving to the crowd.

The hostages were paraded on stage before a large gathering of Palestinians, dressed in what appeared to be mock army uniforms, a detail noted by the Associated Press. While not soldiers themselves, their attire seemed to be part of a symbolic presentation staged by Hamas. Shem Tov and Wenkert displayed smiles and waved to the cheering crowd. This unexpected display of warmth from Shem Tov, captured in photographs and videos, has generated both questions and powerful emotional responses online.

⚡️#BREAKING Israeli “hostage” kisses the forehead of 2 Hamas members pic.twitter.com/Icg6TDEyEQ

— War Monitor (@WarMonitors) February 22, 2025

The release was met with overwhelming joy by the families in Israel. The scenes of jubilation and relief, punctuated by shouts of “Eliya! Eliya!” for Cohen and the emotional outpouring from Shem Tov’s grandmother, a primal shriek of joy and relief, “Omer, my joy! My life!”—were a stark contrast to the tense political backdrop, the Times of Israel reported.

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Shem Tov’s father, Malki, spoke to The Times of Israel about his son’s demeanour, highlighting his upbeat and positive attitude, even in the face of captivity. “Omer is thinner… but is upbeat, upbeat, the most positive-minded in the world. We didn’t even know what he would look like. He just came out and surprised us all, with the smile, the wave — it’s just crazy.”

His brother echoed this sentiment, describing him as consistently positive, offering a glimpse into his resilient personality that seemingly transcended his traumatic ordeal.

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