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Hamas gives hostages ‘gift bags’ in propaganda stunt after 471 days in Gaza

The ‘goodie bags’ reportedly contained a map of the Strip and photos of the women in captivity

January 20, 2025 13:46
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The hostages being released to the red cross in Gaza (Getty)
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The three Israeli hostages freed by Hamas on Sunday were apparently handed ‘gift bags’ by the terror group, containing tokens from their 471 days in captivity.

In a video released by Hamas, hostages Emily Damari, 28, Romi Gonen, 24, and Doron Steinbrecher, 31 were each given a paper bag as they sat in a vehicle ahead of their release. These bore the logo of the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas’s military wing.

The bags reportedly contained a map of the Gaza Strip, photographs of the women in captivity, and a signed “completion” certificate of their time in captivity.