Defense Minister Israel Katz welcomed on Saturday the return of hostages Sagui Dekel-Chen, Yair Horn and Alexander "Sasha" Trupanov, vowing that Israel will ensure the release of all captives and eliminate the Palestinian terror threat from Gaza.
"Welcome home, Yair, Sasha and Sagui. The entire State of Israel embraces you and is overjoyed to see you reunited with your families," Katz said in a statement.
He warned Hamas against violating the hostage-prisoner exchange agreement, saying the IDF is fully deployed and prepared for any scenario. Katz also thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for his firm stance in support of Israel and pledged continued cooperation to secure the release of all remaining hostages and eradicate Palestinian terrorism from Gaza.