'All of Israel is waiting for you' - Hamas hostage Yosef Ohana makes first video call with family ahead of release

'All of Israel is waiting for you' - Hamas hostage Yosef Ohana makes first video call with family ahead of release

"Hamas hostage Yosef Haim Ohana spoke with his family for the first time via video call on Monday, just before his release by Hamas as part of the exchange deal with Israel Ohana is seen talking to a relative, who tells him:" "I love you, my soul. All of Israel is waiting for you. The Holy One, blessed be His name, is with you, watching over you and protecting you. And today He will bring you out of there. Thank God so much. God watches over you, God protects you, God loves you, and all of Israel prays for you. We are waiting, we will see you soon!" The footage also shows a Hamas member standing behind Yosef Ohana. The Israeli military had announced in a statement that it received seven hostages from the Red Cross as part of the first group, later confirming the arrival of the remaining thirteen and adding that "no live hostages remain with Hamas." Hamas issued a statement saying: "The Al-Qassam Brigades and the resistance in the Gaza Strip are releasing 20 Israeli prisoners held by the resistance, as part of the initial phase of implementing Trump's plan to end the war on Gaza." The first phase of the deal, agreed by Israel and Hamas last week, includes the ceasefire, the swapping of hostages and prisoners, and the Israeli military withdrawal to the 'yellow line' in Gaza. Subsequent phases will include the governance of Gaza, the future of Hamas and the reconstruction of the enclave. "