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Families of hostages require continued measures to publish all hostages – Israel News

Families of publication of hostages Omer Shem Tov, Omer Wenkert, Eliya Cohen and Tal Shoham spoke on Sunday at the Beillinson Medical Center to thank US President Donald Trump and to work for the publication of all remaining hostages.

Shelly Shem Tov, mother of the former hostage, Omer Shem Tov, said: “Omer, our sun, came home after 450 days, to be kept in a tunnel under hard conditions, including periods of hunger and psychological abuse; He announced that everything he had dreamed of when he returned rests his head on my lap, gently caress his hair and ride with his father with a motorcycle and felt the wind of freedom. I would like to take this opportunity to speak directly to President Trump. “

“President Trump, I met her in Mar-A-Lago shortly after they were chosen. When we met, I looked into her eyes and told them that they were selected by God to save the hostages.”

“Mr. President, you did it. But the mission has not yet been completed. There are still hostages that need to be saved. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Steve Witkoff for all his efforts. Please help us, Bring everything with you, all hostages at home, “begged Shelly.

Former Geisel Omer Shem Tov combines with the parents at the first meeting point in Israel, February 22, 2025. (Credit: IDF spokesman for the spokesman)

“You will never take my mind”

Ziv Ziv Abud, girlfriend of the former hostage Eliya Cohen, said: “On October 7th, they took everything to me, but they have not taken away and will never take my mind. For 505 days I fought with pain, fear and uncertainty and never stopped fighting, screaming and demanding. I have started an impossible journey of love, hope and determination and today I can stand here and say: I did it! I fulfilled my personal mission to bring Eliya home. “

“I would like to emphasize that there is no victory as long as our brothers are trapped. This is not just a personal struggle, but a fight for all of us. This is my promise to Eliya and for every remaining hostage – I will not stop fighting.

“Complex journey to recovery”

Mor Korgold, brother of the former hostage of Shoham, said: “Our valley is finally at home. After a long months of waiting full of excitement, fear, faith and hope, we unite again and again, long-awaited hug has arrived. This is only the beginning of a long, complex journey to recovery, a journey that we have dreamed of.

“I would like to give the government of the United States for their full commitment to hostages and a special thank you to President Trump for his clear attitude and unshakable efforts to secure their return and to change our reality.

Korngold continued: “Even before we can celebrate completely, our breath is taken away again, 63 hostages remain in the captivity of Hamas and have to be released. We demand everyone who a partner in this struggle was resolved until every life is saved And until we find the way forward with wisdom, morality and creativity.