ISRAEL (VINnews) — Qaid Farhan al-Qadi, the Bedouin Israeli Muslim hostage rescued from a Hamas tunnel, thanked Benjamin Netanyahu for the “sacred” work the IDF had done. al-Qadi also said that “there are other people waiting”, apparently referring to other hostages who are still being held captive by Hamas.
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The Government Press Office published a transcript of their conversation, while al-Qadi was in Soroka Hospital.
Prime Minister Netanyahu: “Farhan, hello to you my friend. Welcome back!”
Farhan al-Qadi: “Hello; welcome. Hello Bibi, Abu [father of] Yair!”
Netanyahu: “Farhan, I am so happy to speak with you.”
Qadi: “I am also happy. I have been waiting for this moment. I swear to you, Abu Yair.”
Netanyahu: “Tell me, have you already met with your family?”
Qadi: “Yes, two of my children are here.”
Netanyahu: “I want you to know that we are truly moved from the depth of our hearts, for both you and your family.”
Qadi: “I thank you for this work, that you have reached a situation in which I see my family and am here. You truly did sacred work. There are other people who are waiting.”
Netanyahu: “I want you to know that are not forgetting anyone, just like we did not forget you. We are committed to returning everyone, without exception.”
Qadi: “I thank you very much. I invite you, Abu Yair.”
Netanyahu: “Thank you. I would like you to embrace your family and I want you to know that the entire people of Israel embraces you, and the others. We will bring them.”
Qadi: “Thank you. May it be G-d’s will. Thank you very much.”
Was it worth risking Jewish lives?
This is why we need an exchange of prisoners immediately