Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte welcomed the release of 17-year-old Ofir Engel, who holds Dutch citizenship, from Hamas captivity on Wednesday evening.
“I’m delighted and relieved that Ofir Engel has been released by Hamas. After this horrific experience he can now finally be reunited with his family and friends. I’d like to thank Qatar, Egypt and the US for the crucial role they have played. It is vital that all hostages be released as soon as possible,” Rutte wrote on X.