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The heart that so desperately wanted to rejoice, to celebrate the release of Ohad, Eli, and Or, became paralyzed for a few moments in a wave of true collective fear. The three return after 491 days in captivity at the hands of these animals: emaciated, exhausted, broken. As time passes, the images will only become even harder to bear.
The release of three hostages Ohad Ben Ami, Eli Sharabi, and Or Levy, after 491 days in Hamas captivity, evoked deep distress. The Israeli negotiation team is now facing a critical question: Should efforts be accelerated to secure a second phase of the deal and bring the remaining hostages home?
Or Levy, Ohad Ben Ami, and Eli Sharabi were transferred from Hamas captivity to Red Cross personnel in a cynical ceremony, appearing frail and emaciated. Professor Hagai Levine: 'Medical teams must examine them and translate their appearance into diagnoses and treatment.'
Ohad, Or, and Eli are back home, in Israel, after spending 491 days in Hamas captivity. Meanwhile, the Israel Prison Service is gearing up for the release of 183 Palestinian prisoners, including 18 sentenced to life terms, who will be transferred to the West Bank and Gaza.
Eli grew up in Tel Aviv, but as an adult, he fell in love with Kibbutz Be’eri and made it his home until he was kidnapped. His brother Yossi was also abducted and later declared dead in captivity. Meanwhile, his other brother and niece have become prominent faces in the fight to bring back the hostages. 'We have no time to mourn.'
