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War in Gaza: after the release of four hostages, Israel breathes and Gaza mourns its dead
War in Gaza: after the release of four hostages, Israel breathes and Gaza mourns its dead
(franceinfo)
The Israeli army released four hostages held by Hamas in Gaza on Saturday June 8. That same evening, Israelis celebrated the news and hoped for further releases. In Gaza, the human toll of this operation is very heavy.
In Tel Aviv (Israel), on Hostage Square, the atmosphere was festive on Saturday June 8 evening. “For the first time in eight months, in 246 days, we cry with joy“, testifies a woman. The country celebrated the release, the same day, of four hostages held by Hamas. In the crowd, some wondered how to free the 116 others. “If we wait for the right moment for each military operation, it will take years“, worries Yair Moses, whose father is detained. He wishes “find an agreement“.
On Saturday, the hostages were freed by the Israeli army in central Gaza. The IDF says they were held in apartment buildings, among families of civilians and guards. The army announced one death in its ranks and around a hundred on the Palestinian side. Hamas, for its part, reports a much heavier toll, which would rise to 274 killed and more than 400 injured. “There were 50 of us taking refuge here and we saw missiles flying above our heads. Nobody protects us! Person“, protested a Gazan woman.
