WATCH: Family of captive IDF soldier celebrates after Hamas says she’ll be freed from Gaza today
Footage posted to social media shows the family of IDF surveillance soldier Daniella Gilboa, held hostage by Hamas in Gaza since October 7, 2023, celebrating after the terror group announces that she will be released from captivity later today as part of a ceasefire deal.
One video posted by Gilboa’s mother shows the family clapping and singing around the Shabbat dinner table, while another, apparently filmed from a neighboring building, shows them celebrating on the balcony.
This Evening: The mother of Daniela Gilboa, who is expected to be released from captivity tomorrow, shared on social media: “She’s coming back!”
r/t @yollancohen אורלי גלבוע
So happy for the family ???? pic.twitter.com/k2Y9IuCLnc— Iris (@streetwize) January 24, 2025
Gilboa is one of seven female soldiers abducted from the IDF surveillance unit at the Nahal Oz army base during the Hamas-led massacre on October 7, 2023.
Three other captive soldiers, Liri Albag, Karina Ariev, and Naama Levy, are also slated to be released with Gilboa. The agreement stipulates that for each of the female soldiers, Israel will release 50 Palestinian prisoners, 30 of them convicted terrorists who are serving life sentences.
Israeli soldiers held hostage by Hamas, who are due to be released on January 25, 2025: Top (L-R) Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa; bottom (L-R) Naama Levy, Liri Albag. (Courtesy)
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