Israel captive Arbel Yehud calls on Netanyahu, Trump to maintain Gaza ceasefire

Israeli captive Arbel Yehud, a former soldier in the Israeli occupation army, in a video, released by Saraya Al-Quds on 25 January 2025 [Screenshot]

In newly released footage, Israeli captive Arbel Yehud called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump to maintain the ceasefire in Gaza to allow for all the captives to be returned to Israel and for Palestinians detained by Israel to return to their families.

The video, released yesterday by Saraya Al-Quds, the military wing of the Islamic Jihad Movement, shows Yehud identifying herself and saying she is well. She goes on to admit that she served in the Israeli occupation army between 2013-2015.

“I ask Netanyahu and Trump to work to ensure the continuation of the ceasefire so that all captives can return,” she said.

Yehud confirmed that she is in good health and is being held by Saraya Al-Quds.

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