The stage-managed spectacle of Israeli hostages being released in Gaza serves political interests on both sides. Hamas' assertions that it is still in power bolster the argument that Prime Minister Netanyahu still has a job to do.
Agam Berger, a young Israeli soldier kidnapped on Oct. 7, 2023, was filmed crying and hugging her siblings after she was released by Hamas. 80-year-old Gadi Moses also spent more than 15 months held captive in Gaza, and enjoyed a tearful reunion with his children when he was freed.
Throngs of people eagerly waited on Thursday for more than 100 Palestinian prisoners who were released from Israel in exchange for hostages held in Gaza.
