Board of Deputies welcomes the safe return of hostages from Gaza

Westminster, London, UK. 29th January 2025. 481 days since over 240 people were taken from their homes and a music festival in Israel and held hostage in Gaza following the 7th October massacre, volunteers with the Board of Deputies of British Jews hold posters at a silent vigil to raise awareness of the plight of the 90 hostages still held in captivity. Arbel Yehoud and Agam Berger and one other hostage are due to be released tomorrow as part of the Ceasefire deal. Credit: Amanda Rose/@amandarosephoto

The Board of Deputies has today released the following statement following the latest hostage release from Gaza.

“We welcome the safe return from the cruel captivity of terrorist organisations Hamas and Islamic Jihad in Gaza of: Agam Berger,⁠ Arbel Yehud and Gadi Moses, Thenna Pongsak, Sathian Suwannakham, Sriaoun Watchara, Seathao Bannawat, and Rumnao Surasak.

“At this time, we hold them and their families in our hearts, as well as all the remaining hostages.

“It is a sacred duty to #BringThemHomeNow. We will not stop our campaign until every hostage is out.”

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