Argentinian citizen Iair Horn was released by Hamas after spending 497 days in captivity in the Gaza Strip. After being freed, Horn requested the help of President Javier Milei to secure the release of his brother Eitany and other individuals still held captive in the area. This request was made through a video shared by Milei in which he appears alongside Rabbi Axel Wahnish, the Argentine ambassador to Israel.
In the video, Horn expressed his gratitude to Milei and the Argentine embassy for their efforts in securing his release and asked them to continue working to rescue his brother and the other captives. The Argentine citizen emphasized the work done in his case and that of other compatriots who remain in the hands of captors in the Gaza Strip.
Horn also mentioned that his release occurred within the framework of the first phase of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. In his remarks directed to Milei, he sought continued pressure to achieve the rescue of his brother and the other captives. Furthermore, he acknowledged the effort made so far for his release: "I am eternally grateful for all the effort, for everything you have done until now," concluded Horn.
In summary, Iair Horn expressed his gratitude for his release and requested the help of President Javier Milei to secure the release of his brother and other individuals who remain captive in the Gaza Strip.
