IDF spokesperson on rescued hostage: 'A brief moment of something positive'

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Israel Defense Forces spokesperson Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus about Israel’s next phase of the war with Hamas.
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[@penguin8711]

Great news on the rescued IDF soldier !! 👍 praying for all to be rescued. RIP Shani Louk

[@annieannie8341]

@penguin8711 is china-korea girl and china-isreali girl with her boyfriends are Chinese PLA soldiers and IDF soldiers in hotel in china!

[@madmax6961]

The people in the car had 2 weeks to leave the area, also who`s to say they weren`t Hamas. Shouldn`t the media verify who was in that car before presenting it as evidence that the military is targeting civilians? The warning to leave the area was to avoid situations like this, anyone still left in the city will be viewed as a combatant.

[@penguin8711]

☝️ exactly... speeding toward tanks in a car. 'Innocent civilians' 🙄 I don't think so

[@X4zerm4n]

That car was in Southern gaza

[@cobrazax]

they were literally driving to the designated combat zone, totally ignoring the danger warning.

[@cobrazax]

@@X4zerm4n no it wasnt. it went to the north side. there is no IDF in south gaza.

[@pieterjansen6701]

LTC Conricus, thank you for your comments, which are always clear and relevant.

[@Rayofsunshine86]

This man is such a boss! Nothing but love and respect for you!

[@sahinozkan199]

This speaker is also homosexual.

[@weallbelearningsomestuff101]

​@@sahinozkan199irrelevance your honor. Sustained. Try homesexuality in a terrorist Islamic culture: instant death or rape or both. Hypocrisy

[@jasonnacci4091]

IDF spokesperson Conricus doesn't have the easiest job. You can't blame the peaceful side of the planet for worrying about Gazans. Still, Conricus stares into the lens and plainly says, "We don't want to hurt civilians, but ... Hamas did ... and they DID on Oct 7 ... so we are coming hard regardless .... so as to prevent this from EVER happening to US again."

[@aldinlee8528]

Why aren't news organization asking Hamas/Gaza to speak to their actions? The IDF is out there to be grilled. Yet I NEVER hear any PUSH back, expecting these news people to ask the SAME questions of Hamas and the Palestinians of Gaza. The DOUBLE standard here is like the elephant in the room. But, I might be the only one seeing the elephant, in this case.

[@dgordon7694]

Nope you're not...

[@user-nj6pf6ze7j]

Thank you Thank you so much for the updates. Jonathan Conricus,amazing what you do,I look forward to watch your videos. Keep up the good job you are doing.

[@halfrutter2226]

Thanks for hosting LCO Jonathan Conricus on again! 👍 I’m in America and appreciate his plain spoken, honest and intelligent voice. I believe him. 💙🇮🇱😂🇺🇸💙

[@morrison3599]

How many times does he have to repeat the same thing??? LISTEN and STOP blaming the IDF. HAMAS is using them as a shield. Get it and stop repeating the same questions. GOT IT!

[@LulaMae21]

So annoying when journalists ask stupid questions. The reason such a large percentage of the dead are children is because a large percentage of the population are children, and IDF is not targeting them! She made it obvious where her leanings are.

[@jonathanarhin9506]

Praying From Ghana.

[@sbeast64]

That's great to hear at least some of the hostages have been rescues/released so far. Feel sorry for the rest who haven't been so lucky so far.

[@Rmezzi2]

Wonderful news. So happy for her and her family.

[@amandasookhoo6845]

We sending our prayers&sympathys for Israel🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇮🇱🇮🇱💖💖

[@arnulfoveloso1044]

Go go go IDF, God is in your side.. I stand for Israel. From Philippines.

[@josephhunt1213]

All right now I want you to put yourself in the position of your ancestors from World War II, and remember that the IDF are the Japanese in this thought experiment and then re think your statement.

[@shellysmith1037]

Calls for a ceasefire are calls for Israel to surrender to Hamas, to surrender to terrorism, to surrender to barbarism. That will not happen.... signed: Ur buddy Benjamin

[@dr.chrisstar3527]

Please save the hostages and ultimately save the Palestinians

[@davidr27100]

Isreal has nothing to apologize and explain for!!

[@joyuk]

We should have a day and time where good people around the world, the silent majority show their support for the victims of the Hamas massacre and those held hostage. It should not be political, it should only be a united statement of good people against the evil acts of Oct 7. During lockdown people in the UK stood outside their houses to show support for the NHS at a certain time and clapped… we should do the same thing now to show the world is united against evil. Millions in the UK are disgusted and appalled by the attacks but those millions don’t March in the streets or protest. Our condemnation of the evil acts of Hamas needs to be seen and heard… the same is true I’m sure in all Western and Asian and African countries.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@wellinever1558]

Why arent Egypt taking tge refugees in. Why are they not in the spotlight. Where is their humanitarian morality? Why not interview HAmas so one sided.

[@Elaine-v6n]

So happy this hostage has been reunited with her family! Israel is gentle lambs but turns into ferocious lions when provoked! Thank you Colonel for the updates, I have the most respect for you. I believe if you ran for President of Israel, you would win! Godspeed IDF in their mission and Blessings on Israel!

[@khalilramos3499]

Respect to Israel! in every war there are always casualties- you reporter what are you trying to say -- you are creating more negative opinion- you are not helping

[@ing-mariesilwer8555]

Stand with you in prayers

[@kiandrah8517]

That awkward moment when Putin's allies are holding Russians hostage. Imagine if Australia took Americans hostage.....

[@kimmathewson9018]

From : King David The 🕊️ ✨LORD✨ 🕊️ 🖤♥️🤍 is my Shepherd, I shall not want. ✨HE✨maketh me to lie down in green pastures, ✨He✨leadeth me beside the still waters ✨HE✨ restoreth my soul. ✨HE✨leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for ✨HIS✨ Name's sake. Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death 💀I will fear no evil for✨THOU✨art with me. ✨THY✨ Rod and Staff, comfort me. ✨THOU✨ preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies, ✨THOU✨ anointest my head with oil my cup runneth over ! Surely ; goodness and mercies shall follow me all the day's of my life and I will dwell in the 🌟HOUSE 🌟 of the 🕊️ ✨LORD✨ 🕊️ 🖤♥️🤍 ♾️ FOREVER ♾️

[@amiramoustafa8711]

The peoples of the world and their leaders must condemn Netanyahu and his government The Palestinian people in Gaza, starvation, siege, bombing, killing And they have no supporter Does this horror that the Palestinians are experiencing please any

[@vinodmane9017]

India trust IDF... professional army to protect nation and huminity

[@sspikeable]

nearly 8000 according to who? Hamas or the Palestinian ministry of health? independently verified? civilians safety is important but how do you tell those that pose a threat and do not? take a look around all the protesters... If Hamas was able to wipe out Israel and all the Jews who do they turn on next? You!

[@ammitthedevourerofsouls]

There's so many wars going on I'm not taking sides but I do understand protecting the innocent. If you protect the innocent the universe protects you.

[@masabamutalechristopher6436]

Israel army took precautions by taking their citizens away from the border but hamas is encouraging gazans to stand in line of fire. You should blame hamas for giving stupid advice and gazans for listening to the stupid advice.

[@gemasulleza9990]

God bless israel god bless IDF.

[@debrajohnson9728]

BLACKS & LGBTQ STANDS WITH PALESTINE ❤

[@gabrielmandirigma]

One sided news. What happen also to the civilian casualty in Iraq Syria & Afgahanistan.Where u can see the term war without civilian casualty.

[@orooropaa1846]

LT. COL. JONATHAN CONRICUS is one among athors responsible for the death of thousands of childrens,women,elderly, wounded,ect.

[@Magam.1]

They can’t do anything without our Tax dollars

[@romydoctolero661]

hooray! I'm not taking away credit from the idf but not all gaza residents are in cahoots with the other parlor!

[@shellysmith1037]

yeah, pretty sure they are....

[@Aya-cr1yi]

Why was she added to the hostage list just today? Why weren't there any interviews? Where was she exactly and how was she rescued? Why bring just one hostage back? How was she still posting on her facebook account after Oct. 7th? The spoksperson said nothing about any of it. This thing stinks...

[@orenkassner2510]

I will say a few things: 1.bullshit - she was added way before today, it was known she was missing 2.Why the hell should the IDF advertise anything about methods and intelligence regarding hostages? 3.obviously because she wasn’t held with other hostages or it was only possible to bring one back 4.Either bullshit or her family Why would you question it? What drives you to decide it was a lie?

[@Aya-cr1yi]

@@orenkassner2510 aggressive much? I checked those things myself. It's still very suspecious. The IDF advertises everything really, not sure why you're getting defensive. Especially when there are 200+ other hostages to be rescued. And it still doesn't make sense why this particular hostage was kept alone, why? The other hostages who came back talked about how the hostages were kept together in groups inside the tunnles. As for the facebook posts, it was something about a shop being open or something. Doesn't sound like the kind of thing a family of a hostage would post. Again, the whole thing stinks.

[@Aya-cr1yi]

@@orenkassner2510 your argument is basically saying "bullshit" and "obviousely" as if these things are common knowledge, yet you provide no source to what you're claiming or refuting.

[@Aya-cr1yi]

@@orenkassner2510 "What drives you to question it?" Some people tend to not take everything in the media for face value. I believe the whole thing happening now is because there is a hostage situation, yet, it is the thing we hear the least about. I am free to think and ask questions :) move along.

[@orenkassner2510]

So i’ll answer you, not aggressively As forthcoming as possible: 1. These are my people friends and families, relatives who were kidnapped. People who we personally know. That is why I am emotional when you just easily suggest that things “stink” when we are grasping onto every small ray of hope like one hostage being successfully rescued. You are trying to speculate from far away based on tik tok and youtube videos. 2. You checked it yourself, but somehow missed the moment when we found out she was retrieved and her family was interviewed and people were relieved when the name was advertised because she was known to be missing. Some knew her position. Now, because Hamas is not forthcoming about anything we do not know who is a hostage and who is dead and missing maybe you didn’t realize that being confirmed as a hostage is not the same as missing. 3. You checked that a person with the same name was active on facebook? We have had reports of a 17 year old on facebook, with the same name (not uncommon) getting death threats on facebook. The hostage was not active on facebook. So I apologize if I was upset but spreading conspiracy theories have real results and impacts those who are affected by these tragedies. And yes, I still think (in hope of more successful rescues) that no information regarding how it was done should be published.

[@Gazman67]

40% of about 8000 is about 3000 not 4000 even if that true.Don't inflate unconfirmed numbers for dramatic effect.

[@dann547]

Plus why take Save the Children’s estimate as a solid fact?

[@OppoA3s-s6m]

If Both Country Have Respactable To UN Resolution Mandath Build October 2023 UN Chier General Council At Member Meeting Room Froor To Hearing As Gaza Strip War . May Be Patience , And Gathering To Stop Shoote & Get Ceasses Fire To Gather ( Israel & Hamas Palestine Army ) Under UN Organization Resolution Order. Thanks All, - God Bless All, ...... Cheerio.*****.

[@annieannie8341]

@penguin8711 is china-korea girl and china-isreali girl with her boyfriends are Chinese PLA soldiers and IDF soldiers in hotel in china!

[@franciscajauregui6022]

Psalm 91 1 Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.[a] 2 I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” 3 Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence. 4 He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. 5 You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day, 6 nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday. 7 A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you. 8 You will only observe with your eyes and see the punishment of the wicked. 9 If you say, “The Lord is my refuge,” and you make the Most High your dwelling, 10 no harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent. 11 For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; 12 they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone. 13 You will tread on the lion and the cobra; you will trample the great lion and the serpent. 14 “Because he[b] loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. 15 He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him. 16 With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation.”

[@sajisaji6085]

Flatten

[@Jaisgoed]

So the tank that fired on a civilian car was from hamas?🤓

[@explore-n]

hamas=terrorism

[@semitope]

Why did that tank shoot the car that was turning to drive away? Do they know who was in there? Could have been full of kids.

[@GeorgeBrooks22]

He doesn't know yet. They will most probably mention it sooner or later.

[@Aya-cr1yi]

A family of three died.

[@dann547]

Says Hamas…

[@Aya-cr1yi]

@@dann547 actually, it was the reporters who filmed it who said that

[@shellysmith1037]

they were hamas....lol@@Aya-cr1yi

[@terriej123]

Why not ask him about the war crimes they’re committing? No pushback whatsoever & that’s just the way they like it. Thank god that’s changing.

[@dann547]

Perhaps you should admit first the war crimes Hamas and the Palestinians commited?

[@explore-n]

abu marzouk the head of the hamas said today: the tunnels are for hamas only. the rest of the palestinians have to be taken care by UN and Israel. do you need more proof for hamas disregard for the life of their own people?????

[@js6728]

that guys probably from the detroit area...

[@no-body-22]

With a Hebrew accent; common in Detroit ?

[@doowoop55]

Swedish…Israel…dialekt

[@DavePal-r1v]

War criminals on the telly again

[@explore-n]

today the head of hamas abu marzouk said on X that the tunnel that protect people in aza is for hamas only. and all regular palestinians heve to be taken care by themselves or the UN. do you need another proof to show that hamas doesnt care about its own people?

[@Wirantisriyanti]

Kenapa Israel menyerang warga sipil Palestine yang tak berdosa? Dan kenapa Amerika membela Israel yang terbukti kalau Israel itu jahat?

[@explore-n]

today the head of hamas abu marzouk said on X that the tunnel that protect people in aza is for hamas only. and all regular palestinians heve to be taken care by themselves or the UN. do you need another proof to show that hamas doesnt care about its own people????

[@johnstory2996]

This guy is doing PR for an apartheid state that is committing genocide. Telling convincing lies is his job. That's what he does for a living. You do understand this basic concept, right?

[@weeklydaily4775]

In fact its the opposite. This guy is representing a country that is defending themselves against animals

[@johnstory2996]

@@weeklydaily4775 You are the exact same animal. You're just not intelligent enough to realise it.

[@LulaMae21]

"Apartheid" "genocide" you keep on using those words. I do not think they mean what you think they mean.

[@Smurfman3041]

Yup, don’t trust Israel only trust Hamas. Makes sense 🤡

[@johnstory2996]

​@@LulaMae21My reply keeps getting deleted for no reason, so I'll just keep writing it. I know exactly what those words mean. That's why I chose to use them.

[@whistlermrmrs5287]

اللَّهُمَّ مُنْزِلَ الكِتَابِ سَريعَ الحِسابِ اهْزِمَ الأَحْزَابَ اللَّهُمَّ اهْزِمْهُمْ وَزَلْزِلْهُمْ. Allahumma munzilal-kitab, sareeAAal-hisab, ihzimil-ahzab, allahummah-zimhum wazalzilhum. 'O

[@explore-n]

you can pray to your prophet as much as you want. IDF is coming

[@whistlermrmrs5287]

@@explore-n Allah knows better than human so don't you worry. He has better plan for us inshAllah

[@nadasleem6886]

This girl wasn’t kidnapped! Her Instagram had few posts during her supposedly capture 😂

[@morrison3599]

You are clueless

[@tommythomas1585]

not one word of an idf female soldier hostage, now outta nowhere one is freed...... hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[@LulaMae21]

It's been known for a while that IDF soldiers are among the hostages. I don't know where you've been.

[@tommythomas1585]

when was it reported that a female soldier was taken hostage? it would have and should have been front page...... if true..... @@LulaMae21​

[@Smurfman3041]

@@tommythomas1585why would she be front page above the other 240 hostages. The front page ones are usually the people whose families are very vocal. No surprise that many would rather not.

[@tommythomas1585]

1st the rock blocked it from me and now the excuses...... lol cute@@Smurfman3041

[@Dlajhhd]

Why this channel only speak with IDF criminal spoker and not Palestinian spoker? Western agenda

[@kobman4159]

Because Palestinians lie

[@explore-n]

today the head of hamas abu marzouk said on X that the tunnel that protect people in aza is for hamas only. and all regular palestinians heve to be taken care by themselves or the UN. do you need another proof to show that hamas doesnt care about its own people???

[@KhaoulaKhaoula-bp8fs]

How she can be a hostage and que was posting on facebook 12/10 !!? The attack was on the 7/10 ! Sur was posting normaly !! Show us her talking about what really happend or we all r sure this is a lie We want u To rescue real hostages we r not stupid

[@youpibrad8609]

It is hard to not see the discrepancy between his body language and his words... I doubt what he say

[@explore-n]

hamas=terrorism

[@annieannie8341]

👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎🔥

[@lifeirony]

Jesus said woe unto the oppressors.

[@stewartmurray7602]

It seems there is no escape from the curse of the eighth generation! The founding fathers of Israel have departed, the sons who build have gone, and now the murderous grandchildren are tearing down.