The hostages—Liri Elbag, Daniela Gilboa, Karina Ariev, and Naama Levi—were freed as part of a highly orchestrated and surreal process that included the distribution of certificates, medals, keychains, and even badges, while the hostages were paraded alongside their captors.
Reports from social media revealed that the weapons held by the Hamas militants on stage were taken from Israeli soldiers murdered during the October 7 massacre. This grim detail was not lost on viewers, with many Israelis expressing their anger online, vowing to reclaim both the hostages and the weapons from Hamas, pledging to eliminate the terrorist group once and for all.
The entire process was further marred by the psychological manipulation Hamas seeks to instill through its media efforts. The group released its own footage of the event, showing the hostages receiving "gifts" and certificates from their captors, accompanied by cheering crowds of Hamas supporters. In a chilling display of cynicism, the hostages were presented with souvenirs, including a photo of Gaza, part of what many described as a "psychological exploitation" of individuals whose freedom had been taken by monsters.
This calculated psychological warfare was a reminder that Hamas remains committed to not only terrorizing Israel but mocking its pain by using hostages as pawns in their media games. The ultimate hope is that the hostages will be returned, and the weapons will be reclaimed by Israel, but only after the threat of terrorism is eliminated once and for all.
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