WATCH: Freed hostage Maxim Herkin shares message following release from Gaza

Released hostage Maxim Herkin thanked the nation of Israel, the IDF, and political leaders for securing his and other hostages’ release, adding that he will soon reunite with his daughter.


In a heartfelt video, Maxim Herkin thanks the people of Israel for fighting for him and the other hostages.

He adds he can’t wait to finally be reunited with his little daughter Monica.

Welcome home Maxim pic.twitter.com/PdJdiWGRFj

— Hen Mazzig (@HenMazzig) October 16, 2025

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