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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Emine Sinmaz

Coffee and a ‘never-ending hug’ at return of mother abducted by Hamas

Noam Sagi with his mother, Ada
Noam Sagi with his mother, Ada, a retired Hebrew and Arabic teacher. Photograph: Supplied

After 53 days in captivity, Ada Sagi was looking forward to the simplest of liberties: picking her own clothing after taking a warm shower, having her glasses back and enjoying a cup of coffee with her son.

Noam Sagi, who campaigned tirelessly for his 75-year-old mother’s release, was able to give her a “never-ending hug” on Tuesday after she was freed on the fifth day of the truce.

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