Former Hamas hostage Daniella Gilboa was forced to fake her own death for a propaganda video during the Israel-Hamas war. She was released alongside other hostages in a swap deal. President Trump demanded all hostages be released by a deadline, threatening to cancel the ceasefire.
Key Points
Former Hamas hostage Daniella Gilboa faked her own death for a propaganda video.
President Trump demanded all hostages be released by a deadline.
Israel's security cabinet backed the threat of intense combat if hostages were not released.
Pros
Hostages were released from captivity.
International pressure was put on Hamas to release all hostages.
Cons
Hostages were subjected to psychological terror and brutality.
Families of hostages endured uncertainty and distress.