Released Nova Survivor's Powerful Response to New Hostage Deal

Former Hamas Hostage reacts to confirmed deal: "I Never Stopped Believing"

After being released from Hamas captivity in the previous deal, Mia Schem responded with excitement to the closure of the deal: "I can't wait to hug you, my beloved, strong, and brave daughters, and all the other captives, heroes of Israel."

01/15/2025, 19:15

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Mia Schem, still held in the captivity of Hamas — No credit

The released hostage is emotional: "I never stopped believing for a moment."

More than a year after being released from Hamas captivity in Gaza, Mia Schem reacted with excitement this evening (Wednesday) to the signing of a deal to return the remaining hostages.

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"I never stopped believing for a moment!" she wrote in a story she posted on Instagram. "I can't wait to hug you, my beloved strong and brave girls, and all the other captives, heroes of Israel!!!! All of Israel stands behind you. Give thanks to the Lord for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever."

As a reminder, Mia Schem was kidnapped by the Hamas terrorist organization during the massacre at the Nova Festival near Kibbutz Re'im in the Gaza envelope, as part of the surprise attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. She was released on November 30, 2023, as part of the first hostage deal. After her release, her video from captivity was published in the international media, and her story was covered worldwide.

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