hostages

A first hug from Mom:

Renana Gome hugs sons following their release from captivity

Renana Gome publishes photograph of herself with sons Yagil and Or, after their release from Hamas captivity.

Daughter of freed hostage:

'My mother arrived on the brink of death'

Elma Avraham 'lived independently, cooked for herself, and took care of all her needs - she did not have to return this way,' daughter says.

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Freed hostage Eitan Yahalomi reunites with his mother in Israel

IDF spokesperson publishes footage from the moving moment when Eitan Yahalomi, 12, reunites with mother Batsheva upon his return to Israel.

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Children released from Hamas captivity meet their family dog

Uriah, Yuval and Ofri Brodutch reunite with pet Rodney at Schneider Children's Medical Center, following their release from captivity.

Hostage relative thanks Biden and Macron

Ido Dan, relative of Sahar and Erez Kalderon, who were freed from Hamas captivity, thanks Biden & Macron, brokers Qatar & Egypt for support.

Daughter of released hostage:

Mother didn’t receive medication, she overcame a major trauma

Carmit Palty Katzir, daughter of released hostage Chana Katzir, says, 'Mother didn’t know Father was murdered and her son kidnapped.'

'A great relief'

How one hostage sent regards to his family

Alex Danzig, a Polish-Israeli historian held hostage in Gaza, sent a message to his family in Israel.

European Commission:

'Hamas terrorists should release all hostages'

European Commission President welcomes extension of truce between Israel and Hamas: The agreement extends the window of hope.

US official:

'We don't believe Hamas intentionally held back 2 Americans'

The White House does not believe Hamas purposefully held back American women as part of hostage release, says Biden administration official.

Biden is the primary obstacle to Israeli victory

Polling shows that the overwhelming majority of Americans and lawmakers support Israel in this war and want it to destroy Hamas; Op-ed.

Freed hostage's testimony:

'We slept on chairs, it was stuffy'

78-year-old Ruti Munder, who was held captive for 50 days with her daughter and grandson, speaks about her experience.

The hostages' conditions:

No shower, a piece of pita as food

The freed hostages are beginning to tell their stories to their families and reveal the conditions of their captivity.

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Goldstein-Almog family's first meeting at the hospital

Members of the Goldstein-Almog family, who were released from captivity, reunited at Schneider Children’s Hospital.

Released after three weeks?

Terror supporter Ahed Tamimi on list of prisoners to be released

Government approves inclusion of 50 female prisoners in list of prisoners eligible to be released as part of deal with Hamas.

Moving:

Residents of Hod Hasharon cheer for freed hostages

Watch: Residents take to the streets of Hod Hasharon to welcome Sharon and Noam Avigdori who returned from Hamas captivity.

'One quarter of Kibbutz Nir Oz was abducted or murdered'

Kibbutz Nir Oz welcomes return of 11 hostages from the Kibbutz: The fight will continue until the last hostage is returned.

11 Israeli hostages, 6 Thai hostages return to Israel

9 children and 2 women have been handed over to the IDF and have entered Israel after over 50 days in Hamas captivity.

To renew our strength

Recharging is the recognition that sometimes there is no choice but to gather forces for the next round, as found in Isaiah.

Red Cross receives 4th group of freed hostages

9 children, 2 mothers on their way home as ceasefire extended for 2 days, allowing for release of 20 more hostages.

Qatar:

Ceasefire extended for 2 days, 20 more hostages to be freed

Ceasefire originally scheduled to end tomorrow morning extended until Thursday as final 11 hostages from original deal set to be released.

4-year-old Avigail reunited with family after 50 days as hostage

Toddler whose parents were murdered on October 7 meets her aunt and grandparents after being freed from Hamas captivity.

Egypt: Agreement on 2-day ceasefire extension close

Egyptian govt. says Hamas will release 20 more hostages in exchange for 2 more days before the fighting resumes.

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Mother hugs daughters after they were held hostage for 50 days

Maayan Zin reunited with her daughters Dafna, 15, and Ela, 8, after they were kidnapped by Hamas terrorists on October 7.

CNN: Over 40 hostages held by others, not Hamas

According to foreign sources, dozens of hostages are being held by Islamic Jihad or individual Gazans not affiliated with terror groups.

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4th hostage release delayed due to Hamas violations of agreement

Hamas reportedly reduces number of hostages to be released on the final day of the ceasefire from 13 to 11, including 9 children.

Daughter of freed hostage:

Red Cross refused to take medication for my mother

Daughter of Elma Avraham, 84-year-old in serious condition, says Red Cross refused to accept medication to pass to her mother.

The first hug:

Avichai Brodtz reunites with his wife and three children

Uriah Brodtz, 4, Yuval Brodtz, 8, Ofri Brodtz, 10, and their mother, Hagar Brodtz, returned from captivity in Gaza.

Hundreds attend moving prayer service held at hostage's home

Hundreds gather for moving prayer service as Torah scroll is brought into captive Mia Shem’s home.

Shin Bet interrogation reveals

This is how some of the hostages were kidnapped

Terrorists seen on kibbutz security cameras kidnapped foreigners, brought them to Shifa Hospital, and were caught on camera at the hospital.

'Happy I got my life back':

First video of soldier freed from captivity

Video of PVT Ori Megidish, who was freed from captivity in an IDF operation last month, shows the soldier in good spirits.

Budapest:

Special exhibition calls for release of Israeli hostages

'Events of Oct. 7 represent a barbaric act and a stain that the free world still struggles to cope with consequences of,' KKL-JNF rep. says.

Freed hostage managed to escape, but was caught

The building where Roni Krivoi was being held collapsed; he took advantage of this and escaped but was caught four days later.

Doctors fight to save released hostage Elma Avraham, 84

'Elma did not receive the medications that kept her alive, she is not stable,' Soroka ICU director says.

Fmr. Shin Bet official:

'Hamas controls most of the hostages'

Shalom Ben-Hanan says Hamas can easily release the majority of the hostages being held, including those being held by other organizations.

US national security adviser:

'We're working to bring back hostages held by other groups'

US national security adviser Jake Sullivan says other groups in Gaza are holding hostages and efforts are underway to bring them back.

Hostage asked:

'Release another woman who is in worse condition'

72-year-old Adina Moshe tried to persuade Hamas to release another hostage who is older and in worse condition than she is.

Herzog blasts Irish PM:

'Emily was kidnapped at gunpoint by vile murderers'

President Herzog responds to Prime Minister of Ireland, who claimed that nine-year-old Emily Hand was "lost" rather than abducted by Hamas.

Will hostage release continue?

Cabinet discusses extension of ceasefire

Mediators discussing the possibility of extending the truce in exchange for the release of at least 20 more women and children.

Again:

Hamas 'celebrates' hostage release

Hamas propaganda video shows hostages waving goodbye to their captors as they are freed and handed over to the Red Cross.

Netanyahu to Biden:

'The entire nation embraces Avigail'

Netanyahu tells US President that Israel is interested in releasing hostages, but will not give up on resuming the fighting in Gaza.

Aunt of freed hostage:

'It's important for me to say that Avigail has a family'

The aunt of the 4-year-old who was released from captivity thanks everyone for their support and love. Says she needs privacy.

IDF Spokesperson:

'Avigail a living example that war against Hamas is justified'

Spokesman Hagari reiterated that there is still much work to be done, and the mission will not be complete until everyone returns home.

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Footage shows freed hostages' first moments back in Israel

Several videos show the hostages who returned to Israel on Saturday night reuniting with their families.

84-year-old hostage returns in serious condition

Elma Avraham was airlifted directly from Gaza to Soroka Hospital, where she underwent medical examinations and further treatment.

Touching video:

Avigdori family reunited after 50 days in captivity

The Avigdori family reunited on Saturday night after the mother, Sharon, and daughter, Noam, were released from Hamas captivity.

14 Israeli hostages, 3 foreigners have returned to Israel

14 Israeli hostages and three foreign nationals have been handed over to the IDF and entered Israel after over 50 days in Hamas captivity.

Hamas claims it freed hostage with Russian citizenship from Gaza

Hamas announced the release of a Russian citizen 'as a sign of appreciation for the Russian position supporting the Palestinian issue.'

Hostages return home:

Yavne welcomes mother and daughter freed from Hamas captivity

Dozens of Yavne residents welcome Danielle Aloni and daughter Amelia, released from Hamas captivity, waving Israeli flags and singing

Hostage separated from mother:

'Hamas separated us from each other two days before my release'

12-year-old Hila Rotem was returned without her mother, in violation of the deal between Israel and Hamas.

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Ohad on his way home in cockpit of IDF helicopter

9-year-old Ohad Munder was released from Hamas captivity together with his mother and grandmother and brought to an Israeli hospital.

Red Cross official:

'We can't make predictions' on Hamas releasing hostages

Red Cross crisis response director Pascal Hundt tells Sky News release of hostages was 'extremely emotional moment' for all present.

Hamas ordered hostages: 'Keep waving'

Pro-Israel activist Yoseph Haddad shows Hamas forcing prisoners to act cheerful for the camera before the exchange.

Aviv Gefen mocks Channel 14 for not broadcasting on Shabbat

The singer drew severe online criticism for poking fun at a channel that did not show the release of the hostages on Friday evening.

Qatar:

13 Israeli women and children to be released today

Number of Israelis released to rise to 39 with third group this evening. 7 foreign nationals to also be released, according to reports.

Israeli FM to Irish PM:

'You have lost your moral compass'

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen reacts to Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar's claim 8-year-old girl kidnapped by Hamas was merely 'lost.'

Report:

Netanyahu pledged not to target Hamas leaders in Qatar

French newspaper Le Figaro reports Qatar extracted a promise from Israel to leave Hamas leaders on Qatari soil alone in hostage deal.

Watch: Freed Emily embraces her father

8-year-old Emily Hand, 13-year-old Hila Rotem Shoshani reunited with their families after more than a month and a half in Hamas captivity.

US officials:

'Disappointed no Americans have been freed yet'

US officials say they remain hopeful at least three Americans held by Hamas will be freed as part of the deal.

Qatar:

'We hope the ceasefire can extend beyond four days'

Qatari Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson says he hopes ceasefire can be extended in order to lead to the release of more hostages.

Israel caved to Hamas:

Hila Rotem's mother, Raya, remains in Hamas captivity

Despite the agreements before the ceasefire, Israel agreed to break up a family held in Gaza.