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Rescued Hostage Kozlov Calls for Tel Aviv Rally to Free 120 Remaining Gaza Hostages

Jun 15, 2024, 10:42 AM

Andrey Kozlov, one of the hostages rescued by the IDF in 'Operation Arnon,' has called for public support to secure the release of remaining hostages in Gaza. Kozlov, who was held captive by Hamas for eight months, made a public appearance urging Israelis to attend a rally in Tel Aviv. The rally, organized by the Hostages and Families Forum, aims to pressure for a deal to release the hostages. Kozlov emphasized that 120 hostages are still in Gaza and expressed that he cannot be fully happy until they are all freed. It is believed that 116 hostages remain in Gaza, with 105 civilians released during a weeklong truce in late November, and 7 hostages rescued by the IDF. Additionally, 19 bodies of hostages have been recovered. Thousands attended the rally, highlighting widespread public support for the cause.