‘Blessed are You, Lord, Who Frees the Captives’ IFCJ Canada | January 22, 2025 Israelis watch the release of three hostages from Hamas captivity as part of a deal between Israel and Hamas, at hostage square in Tel Aviv, January 19, 2025. (Photo: Yonatan Sindel/Flash90) An Israel-Hamas ceasefire has taken effect, and – praise God! – Emily, Doron, and Romi, the first three Israeli hostages held by Hamas since October 7, 2023, are on their way home: “The government of Israel embraces the three returnees,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said in a statement… “The Government of Israel is committed to the return of all hostages and missing persons,” the statement said. “The government, together with all security agencies, will support them and their families.” “Blessed are You, Lord, who frees the captives,” the statement concluded. … Please pray for the safe return of ALL the hostages.
