Orit Mark Ettinger: Should Israel Release Terrorists for Hostages? A Victim Speaks Out

Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.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✬ SPONSORS OF THE EPISODE ✬► The Dream Raffle: Win BIGWin a gorgeous $1 Million apartment in Jerusalem!Use code LL for $10 OFFThe 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 AgainAn epic app that tracks deals for you.Download here → https://app.pz.deals/install/iftn► Twillory: The Ultimate Shirts for MenUse promo code: INSPIRE for $18 OFF→ https://Twillory.com/► BitBean: Industry Leading Enterprise Software for InnovativeLooking 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/MeEBlYTimestamps:00:00 Intro01:43 Orit’s Background02:36 The Terrorist Attack05:40 Losing Her Father06:30 The Strength To Continue On07:57 Losing Her Brother10:35 Starting Her Organization 12:50 Living With The Pain and Still Loving Life13:30 Twillory14:16 PZ Deals15:26 Another Tragedy on October 7th18:35 Losing More Family Members19:20 Finding Purpose Through Tragedy21:50 Losing Her Youngest Brother23:28 Her Mothers Strength25:19 The Dream Raffle28:40 BitBean29:23 The Hostage Deal34:35 We Need To Pray To God36:13 Choosing to Be Happy40:22 Incorporating These Lessons Into Your Life43:33 Connecting With Orit44:03 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/donateOur free call-in-to-listen feature is here:​ USA: (605) 477-2100​ UK: 0333-366-0154​ ISRAEL: 079-579-5088Did you Have a specific question? email us [email protected] us feedback and get first access to episodes:914-222-5513Lchaim.