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‘Shocking Scenes’: Israel Condemns Hamas Mob Chaos at Latest Hostage Hand-Off

Prime Minister Netanyahu received assurances from mediators that the hostages ‘will be guaranteed safe passageway in the next releases.’

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Israeli captive Arbel Yehoud, 29, who has been held hostage by Hamas at Gaza since October 7, 2023, is escorted by Hamas and Islamic Jihad fighters as she is handed over to the Red Cross at Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, January 30, 2025. AP/Abdel Kareem Hana
NOVI ZHUKOVSKY
NOVI ZHUKOVSKY

Israelis, already on edge after several chaotic hostage transfers, are boiling over with fury in light of the mob scene during Thursday’s handoff in Khan Younis. Now, the Israeli government is making clear that Hamas’ antics will no longer be tolerated. 

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NOVI ZHUKOVSKY
NOVI ZHUKOVSKY

Ms. Zhukovsky studied economics and government at Dartmouth College.

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