Freed hostage Arbel Yehoud to Knesset: 'Your hands will be stained with blood'

“I’m crying out for those still there” — Hostage survivor Arbel Yehoud pleads for an immediate ceasefire and negotiations to release the remaining 58 hostages.

Former hostage Arbel Yehud attends a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting at the Knesset, in the Israeli parliament on May 19, 2025.

Former hostage Arbel Yehud attends a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting at the Knesset, in the Israeli parliament on May 19, 2025.

(photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)

ByMAARIV ONLINE

MAY 19, 2025 10:25

Updated: MAY 19, 2025 18:39

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