On Sunday, November 26, Israel exchanged 13 Israelis with Hamas for 39 Palestinian prisoners. Among these nationals: Abigail Idan, 4 years old. An American-Israeli hostage whose fate affected even the American president.
“What he endured is unthinkable,” lamented President Joe Biden after his release, after 50 days of captivity.
Abigail Idan’s return home promises to be difficult. The little girl’s parents were murdered by Hamas terrorists on October 7 in the Kfar Aza kibbutz. According to White House advisor Jake Sullivan, the little girl “saw her parents killed in front of her.” Her father would have lost her life protecting her from her.
A story that touches Israel, where it has been since its liberation. “She no longer has parents, but she has an entire nation supporting her. We will take care of all her needs,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised.
His “relieved” grandfather
The little girl will now be under the responsibility of her grandfather Carmel Idan, “relieved” but in mourning after the loss of his son on October 7.
“I just couldn’t tell myself that (his release, editor’s note) was real. Now I feel relieved. There is happiness mixed with the lack of his parents, starting with my son.”
Hamas has already released several children as part of a four-day truce with Israel. In total, Hamas took 35 minors hostage 50 days ago.
This Monday, November 27, new hostages should be released by the terrorist organization. The list is in the process of being drawn up, as confirmed by Benjamin Netanyahu’s office to the Israeli press.
The Palestinian movement states that it “seeks to extend the truce beyond its four days” with the aim of “increasing the number of prisoners released.” A source from the Agence France Presse organization is studying an extension of two to four days. More than 180 Israeli hostages, including some French, remain in the group’s hands.
Source: BFM TV
