Last week, eighteen of the twenty recently released hostages were welcomed to a local Tel Aviv mall with the freedom to choose new clothes, shoes, and accessories. All the released hostages came back from the tunnels in Gaza malnourished and significantly underweight. None of their previous clothes fit.

To ensure the hostages’ privacy and freedom of movement, the hostages and their families were brought in to shop after the mall’s normal closing time. All employees handed in their phones and agreed to strict confidentiality. “All workers and anyone present were required to maintain confidentiality,” said someone present during the visit. “The entire visit was kept under wraps to respect their privacy.” Another individual who was present said, “They came from captivity thin and frail. They don’t have clothes, shoes, or even properly fitting underwear. They need their peace now to get back to normal things . . . returning to life.” Back in February, the five female soldiers released from Hamas captivity enjoyed the same outing at the mall under strict confidentiality.

Please pray that the released hostages return to mental and physical well-being as they get the opportunity to make their own choices, live free, and put closures on their horrible ordeal.

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