Newly released American hostages Judith and Natalie Raanan are in the loving arms of their families after being freed by Hamas, a moving photo.
The Chicago-area mother and daughter were seen hugging their relatives, including Judith’s sister Saray Cohen and mother Tamar Leviathan — whose 85th birthday celebration saw them both travel to Israel.
The image was posted to Facebook Saturday.
“Not enough hearts in the world for this picture,” wrote one social media commenter under a photo of Judith, 59, and her 17-year-old daughter Natalie, taken shortly after the women were transferred from the Gaza Strip to Israel by the Red Cross.
The American woman was captured by Hamas terrorists during the October 7 massacre in southern Israel, and was released on Friday.
“What happiness,” wrote Shulamit Etzioni in a comment followed by three Israeli flag emjois and two hearts. “And hopefully we get more happy pictures from her [hostages] it will be released without any conditions.”
Judith Raanan (left) and daughter Natalie hug loved ones after being released from Hamas custody. Sarah Cohen/Facebook
There are an estimated 210 hostages held by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, according to reports.
“One picture. No words needed,” wrote Julie Alon, posting her comments minutes after the photo was posted to the Facebook page, set up to raise awareness of the kidnapping of the two women.
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The Qatari government helped broker a deal for their release, according to reports.
Natalie and Judith Raanan are escorted by Israeli forces after their release from Gaza.AP Mother and daughter, Judith and Natalie Raanan, were captured by Hamas on October 7 and released almost two weeks later.AP
“In response to Qatar’s efforts, the Al-Qassam Brigades released two Americans (a mother and her daughter) on humanitarian grounds, and to prove to the American people and the world that the allegations made by Biden and his fascist administration are false and baseless. ,” the announcement said, according to the Times of Israel.
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The woman was released because of Judith’s deteriorating health, the newspaper reported.
One expert warned that Hamas released the woman for “calculated reasons.”
“Hamas doesn’t have a humanitarian bone in their body,” former FBI agent and hostage team expert Christopher O’Leary told The Post.
Natalie and her mother Judith Raanan spoke with President Biden after being released from Gaza on Friday.AP
“I am happy with your happiness,” wrote Lilah Yazdi. “This is so exciting! Hopefully this is the first swallow until everything is returned.”
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