The exchange of prisoners
The mediation of International Red Crossand in Gaza City it played a key role in this complex negotiation process which involved various international actors. Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy And Liri Albag they were welcomed upon their arrival by an elite team of the IDF and Shin Bet, ready to undergo an essential initial medical evaluation. This step is crucial not only to establish their health conditions after 477 days in captivity but also to start the journey towards physical and psychological healing, necessary after such an extreme experience.
Who are the soldiers
Their lives can now start again. Daniella Gilboaa twenty-year-old from Petah Tikva with a fervent passion for music; Naama Levyalso twenty years old, involved in sporting activities and intercultural dialogue initiatives; Karina Arievfrom Jerusalem, who dreams of becoming a psychologist; Liri Albagthe youngest, with an interest in singing and design.
The emotion and joy for their return pervaded the communities they belonged to, manifesting themselves in expressions of relief and happiness. The words of a family, reported by Ynet, underline the admiration for the courage shown: “What female soldiers, only in Israel are there such. What heroines.” Despite the moment of celebration, our thoughts turn to Agam Bergerwhich still remains in the hands of Hamas. “Israel has been waiting for Hamas the list with the names of the other 26 hostages who must be released. There is great concern for the two children Kfir and Ariel, aged two and five, and for their mother Shiri,” the IDF spokesperson said Daniel Hagari.
In exchange, Israel released 200 Palestinian prisoners: 121 were serving life sentences and 79 long-term sentences. At least 70 of these will be deported out of the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank: Algeria, Tunisia and Türkiye have agreed to receive them.