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Mika Shanis will rush back to Israel from Melbourne today to welcome her brother Amit who has just been released by Hamas.
Mika is in Australia on a delegation advocating for the release of its family members.
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Wonderful news, Mika. So glad to hear it. Take back with you the hearts and spirit of Australian Jews, who stand by all of you. Am Yisrael Chai.