Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered an emotional address ahead of the historic return of Israeli hostages held by Hamas. Calling it 'an evening of tears and joy,' Netanyahu acknowledged the pain of releasing convicted militants while celebrating the joyous homecoming of Israeli captives.
00:00Citizens of Israel, my brothers and sisters, this is an emotional evening, an evening of tears, an evening of joy, because tomorrow, sons will return to their borders.
00:13This is a historic event that blends sorrow over the release of murderers and joy over the return of hostages.
00:21It is a historic event that some believed would never happen.
00:25But our fighters believed, many in our nation believed, and I believed.
00:33I know there are many disagreements among us, but on this day and I hope in the time ahead we have every reason to set them aside,
00:42because together we achieved great victories, victories that amazed the entire world.
00:55The battle is not over. There are still very serious security challenges ahead.
01:01Some of our enemies are trying to recover so they can attack us again.
01:05And as we say here, we are on it.
01:08There are also unprecedented opportunities, precisely because of the victories we have achieved.
01:14I am convinced that together, we will overcome the challenges and realize the opportunities.
01:24Tomorrow marks the beginning of a new path, a path of rebuilding, a path of healing and I hope, a path of unity.
01:32Together we will continue to strengthen our country, together we will continue to win,
01:37and with God's help, together we will ensure the eternity of Israel.
01:41Together we will ensure the eternity of Israel.
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