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Thousands rally at Tel Aviv, freed hostage: 'I feel guilty that I’m here and they are not'

Israelis rallied in Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square as ex-hostages and relatives urged action before Netanyahu’s US meeting with Trump; 'There’s an opportunity now—don’t miss it,' said freed hostage Doron Steinbrecher

Gal Ganot | 09.27.25

After 700 days, I shouldn’t be begging for the hostages to be free

Opinion: Seven hundred days have passed since Hamas’ attack, and still 48 hostages remain in Gaza; I know the fear of the tunnels, the hunger, the darkness; I was freed, but I cannot stop pleading until every one of them comes home

Doron Steinbrecher | 09.05.25

'You have no idea how incredible you are': Gal Gadot meets with former Hamas hostages

While visiting Israel, Hollywood star met with women who survived Hamas captivity, praising their resilience and spirit; The actress, visibly moved, urged continued awareness for those still held hostage and called the survivors 'an inspiration' and 'true strength'

Lihi Gordon | 07.22.25

'They shot the bed — and missed my head': Doron Steinbrecher recounts Hamas abduction

Steinbrecher, held for 471 days in Gaza, breaks her silence about captivity, the moment she was taken, and her anger at Israel's failure to bring others home; 'We’re screaming. We were there. Why won’t anyone listen?'

Rotem Izak | 07.17.25

שורדי השבי עומר שם טוב, קית׳ סיגל, דורון שטיינברכר ונעמה לוי במשלחת מיוחדת לוושינגטון

600 days are endless wait with no answers. I know what that means

For me, time froze on October 7, and it won’t thaw until everyone comes home. There can be no healing. 600 is more than the number of days since Israelis were thrown out of their beds and into the hell of Hamas tunnels; It is life and death itself. I would know

Doron Steinbrecher | 05.28.25

צעדת ישראל יוצאת לדרך בשדרה החמישית בניו יורק

Freed hostages join tens of thousands in pro-Israel march in New York amid tight security

Six former captives join 50,000 participants at 'Israel Day on Fifth' in Manhattan, as NYC deploys unprecedented security amid rising antisemitism

Daniel Edelson, New York, Itamar Eichner | 05.18.25

קולאז' 13 חטופים שחזרו הביתה מפגש ראשוני עם המשפחה

The hunger, the fear and the fight to stay alive: Freed hostages reveal Gaza’s hell

Held for over 15 months in tunnels, safe houses and UNRWA facilities—some in isolation—hostages endured starvation, injuries and psychological terror; some were locked in cages, others forced to work; many learned Arabic, some managed to read, write and observe Shabbat

Ynet correspondents | 02.02.25

Freed hostage Doron Steinbrecher speaks for 1st time: "I am here thanks to you'

Freed hostage released nearly two weeks ago promised to fight for those left behind in a video message at the weekly rally in Hostage Square; 'I will do everything, until everyone returns home. We are together until the end '

Yael Ciechanover | 02.01.25

Moved dozens of times, kept in darkness: Inside Romi, Doron and Emily's captivity

Freed hostages say Hamas informed them of their release only hours before; 'We were terrified of the Gazan crowds,' they share; moved dozens of times, often underground, they say, 'We cared for each other constantly,' with one adding, 'I thought I’d die'

Yael Ciechanover | 01.20.25

מפגש החטופות, רומי, דורון ואמילי עם האימהות

'Dad, I came back alive': IDF releases emotional footage of freed hostages reuniting with families

New footage captures tear-jerking reunions of Emily Damari, Doron Steinbacher and Romi Gonen with their mothers at the first meeting point shortly after their release from Gaza; watch the moving videos

Elisha Ben Kimon | 01.20.25

Tottenham fans pay tribute to freed Israeli hostage Emily Damari

From Spurs to Maccabi Tel Aviv, soccer clubs in Israel and abroad share heartfelt tributes and powerful gestures after release of hostages from Gaza

Eitan Glikman | 01.20.25

Hapoel Haifa players holding a banner saying "Romi Gonen returns alive"

Israeli soccer clubs pay tributes to returned hostages

Maccabi Haifa celebrates Doron Steinbrecher's return, calling it 'our greatest joy,' while Hapoel Haifa announces Monday ceremony to honor fan Romi Gonen; Maccabi Tel Aviv expresses excitement for Emily Damari's release, saying, 'We prayed for your return'

Ynetnews | 01.20.25

החטופות מגיעות לבית חולים שיבא ונפגשות עם משפחותיהן

The moment Israel waited for: Emily, Doron and Romi reunite with their families | watch

After 471 days in Hamas captivity, Romi Gonen, Emily Damari and Doron Steinbrecher reunited with their mothers in Israel before being airlifted to Sheba Medical Center; Emily, who lost 2 fingers during her abduction, seen smiling despite her injuries

Ynet correspondets | 01.19.25

'Cynical and psychological exploitation': 'Release notices' handed to hostages in staged Hamas propaganda

Terror group gifts hostages bags with 'souvenirs,' including symbolic 'release notice' and photo of Gaza; footage shows Emily Damari pushing Hamas terrorists as she exits vehicle

Itamar Eichner | 01.19.25

אימהות שלוש השבות בנקודת הקליטה עם ראש אגף כוח האדם, אלוף דדו בר כליפא, צופות בבנותיהן שבות ארצה

Amid thousands of armed terrorists: Hostages released to Red Cross, families celebrate

Surrounded by armed terrorists, hostages handed to Red Cross in central Gaza in grim display by Hamas; despite unsettling scene, relief and joy prevailed as women freed, ending 471 days of captivity in harrowing conditions

Ynet correspondents | 01.19.25

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