Scenes of Israeli captives release met with indignation in Israel

The families of Israeli captives on Saturday watched in rapture as Hamas released four female soldiers, in scenes broadcast live on television.

The families of Liri Albag, Daniella Gilboa, Karina Ariev and Naama Levy, celebrated with joy and relief at the sight of their daughters alive. 

"The feeling of relief and happiness wraps us after 477 long and unbearable days of nerve-wracking waiting," Albag's family said in a statement a few hours later.

"We finally got to see Liri, hug her and know that she is with us, in her safe place, surrounded by the love of the family."

However, the scenes of the release were also met with indignation and criticism by many in Israel.

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