In an operation kept under the radar, the couple who were arrested on suspicion of espionage after photographing Erdogan's residence were released from prison. "We are at the height of our excitement, thanking our wonderful country," said Natalie's daughter.

PM Bennett spoke with her family: "Their restraint was vital, we thank the President of Turkey."

The couple made their way on a private flight, on a Foreign Ministry plane, which took off at night from Tel Aviv. When the possibility of release emerged, it was decided on media silence. The couple's lawyer Nir Jaslovitz broke away this morning and canceled scheduled interviews.

Yesterday, Foreign Minister Yair Lapid called family members to announce the move. Due to the fear that the release would be thwarted if if this was published, the family kept a media silence. Finally, the two left the prison in the early hours of the night and were handed over to the consulate and the Foreign Ministry.