Video released by Hamas showing hostage Ori Danino calling on Israel to make a deal and free him and the other hostages (Hamas Telegram)
Hamas released a video on Tuesday night showing Ori Danino, one of six hostages whose remains were recovered from Gaza earlier this week.
Just the day before, another video was released by Hamas, this time featuring hostage Eden Yerushalmi, whose body was also recovered this week from Gaza.
On Monday, Ori’s mother, Einav Danino, gave an interview to Reshet Bet radio, where she spoke about her son’s exceptional qualities and how she is coping with the loss. “Ori served in a crucial role in the army, details of which we couldn’t disclose,” she explained. “After three months of his captivity, we began receiving sporadic signs of life, almost monthly. We knew our army was doing everything possible for him. He was an extraordinary person, and we truly believed his story would have a different ending. He was a real fighter.”
With emotion evident in her voice, Einav urged the public to be mindful of their actions online. “Despite the unbearable rumors circulating on Telegram and Instagram, even before we had official confirmation, I ask people to think before they share information or send messages. There are families out there who may not be fully informed and could encounter distressing news through social media. It’s a heartbreaking and unimaginable situation that needs to end.”
Reflecting on the moment they received the devastating news, she recounted, “We were informed early in the morning, around 4 a.m. We couldn’t fathom that this was real. Ori served in a highly important military role and was deeply passionate about the army. We were vigilant in keeping hope alive, and the signs of life we received gave us great optimism that he would come back to us.”
Einav also spoke about Ori’s actions on October 7. “That night, Ori crossed paths with Maya and Itay Regev at the party. Realizing they were in danger, he turned back to rescue them, despite a friend’s plea not to go. Ori didn’t hesitate; he acted with incredible bravery. Tragically, terrorists shot at his car, leading to his capture. Throughout this ordeal, we clung to hope that we would see him again, but sadly, it was not to be.”
{Matzav.com Israel}