Should Israel Release Terrorists for Hostages? A Victim Speaks Out

Orit Mark Ettinger has been through a lot. She lost her father in a terrorist attack (a Hamas terrorist who was released during the Gilad Shalit exchange), her brother while serving in the Mossad, her cousin rescuing Jews on October 7, and her brother in Gaza. Yet, she radiates faith, light, positivity, and hope. Gilad Shalit, an Israeli soldier, was captured by Hamas in 2006 and held in Gaza for over five years, sparking widespread public campaigns for his release. In 2011, Israel secured his freedom in a controversial deal, exchanging 1,027 Palestinian prisoners, including those convicted of serious crimes. While his return was celebrated as a national priority, the high cost of the exchange raised concerns about security and future kidnappings. More about her work here: https://bit.ly/40Okq4R To book lectures: Oritmarkettinger.com ✬ SPONSORS OF THE EPISODE ✬ ► The Dream Raffle: Win BIG Win a gorgeous $1 Million apartment in Jerusalem! Use code LL for $10 OFF The Final Bonus raffle includes: Double Your Tickets – 2-for-1 Special! Win $12,000 Cash! This bonus raffle will end, February 13th, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST – Tu B'Shvat! Enter here → https://bit.ly/4gMFLRv ► PZ DEALS: Never Pay Full Price Again An epic app that tracks deals for you. Download here → https://app.pz.deals/install/iftn ► Twillory: The Ultimate Shirts for Men Use promo code: INSPIRE for $18 OFF → https://Twillory.com/ ► BitBean: Industry Leading Enterprise Software for Innovative Looking to scale your business? Bitbean’s custom software solutions optimize operations, automate workflows, and cut employee overhead by 30% or more. Contact Bitbean today for a FREE CONSULTATION → https://bitbean.link/MeEBlY Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:43 Orit’s Background 02:36 The Terrorist Attack 05:40 Losing Her Father 06:30 The Strength To Continue On 07:57 Losing Her Brother 10:35 Starting Her Organization 12:50 Living With The Pain and Still Loving Life 13:30 Twillory 14:16 PZ Deals 15:26 Another Tragedy on October 7th 18:35 Losing More Family Members 19:20 Finding Purpose Through Tragedy 21:50 Losing Her Youngest Brother 23:28 Her Mothers Strength 25:19 The Dream Raffle 28:40 BitBean 29:23 The Hostage Deal 34:35 We Need To Pray To God 36:13 Choosing to Be Happy 40:22 Incorporating These Lessons Into Your Life 43:33 Connecting With Orit 44:03 Outro ✬ IN MEMORY OF ✬ This episode is in memory of: • Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima • Miriam Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe ✬ Donate and Inspire Millions (Tax-Deductible) ✬ Your generous donation enables us at Living Lchaim to share uplifting messages globally, enrich lives, and foster positive change worldwide! Thank you! https://www.LivingLchaim.com/donate Our free call-in-to-listen feature is here: • USA: (605) 477-2100 • UK: 0333-366-0154 • ISRAEL: 079-579-5088 Have a specific question? email us hi@livinglchaim.comWhatsApp us feedback and get first access to episodes: 914-222-5513 Lchaim. #jewishpodcast #judaism #israel #swap