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Stockholm Syndrome? Israeli hostage seen kissing Hamas militants on head after release. Watch video

  • Six hostages, including Omer Shem Tov, were released by Hamas amid doubts about a ceasefire, as reported in a video where Tov kissed his captors on the head.
  • The emotional homecoming for families was overshadowed by uncertainty regarding the future of remaining hostages following the ceasefire deal.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the release as a 'cruel and malicious violation' and pledged revenge for what he called this violation.
  • Malki Shem Tov expressed deep happiness to find his son Omer alive, noting he appeared thinner but upbeat after 505 days in captivity.
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Omer Shem Tov was alone in captivity: 'Lost weight, made to kiss Hamas terrorists in

Former hostage's father recounts his words on conditions in captivity, noting he lost a significant amount of weight and was held alone for over a year

·Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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Hamas forces Israeli hostage to kiss terrorists on the head before leaving Gaza

The video shows a Hamas terrorist instructing hostage Omer Shem Tov to kiss his captors’ heads—an apparent final act of humiliation meant to shame the Israelis. Omer Shem Tov was told by Hamas to kiss his captors as part of Hamas’ disgusting display today. Once again a violation of international law that the Red Cross took active part in. Despicable that the world allows this. Note that Hamas intentionally did not parade Arab Israeli… pic.twitt…

·Israel
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Stockholm Syndrome? Israeli hostage seen kissing Hamas militants on head after release. Watch video

Trending, World News | Omer Shem Tov, held hostage for over 500 days by Hamas, displayed surprising affection upon release, fueling speculation about his psychological state and coping mechanisms.

·Noida, India
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Daily MirrorDaily Mirror

Israeli hostage kisses Hamas captors as he's freed - then says he wants a burger

Freed hostage Omer Shem Tov sent a message which read: “Now everything is OK! Thank you to the dear people of Israel, and to all the soldiers! I want a hamburger.”

·London, United Kingdom
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Freed Israeli hostage kisses forehead of Hamas members

The Palestine-based resistance group Hamas released three Israeli hostages and handed them over to the Red Cross on Saturday evening February 22. Before handing them over to Red Cross officials, Hamas operatives brought the hostages named Omer Wenkert, Omer Shem Tov, and Eliya Cohen to the town of Nuseirat, where they were present on stage and given certificates and gifts. At the handover ceremony, one of the hostages Omer Shem Tov displayed a u…

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‘Stockholm syndrome?’ Israeli hostage kisses foreheads of Hamas militants before release

The unexpected show of affection by the former hostage quickly triggered a wave of reactions on social media, with some saying it was ‘planned and instructed'

·Mumbai, India
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Al Bawaba broke the news in Amman, Jordan on Saturday, February 22, 2025.
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