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Israel grants residency to 5 Thai hostages freed from Gaza

Interior Minister Moshe Arbel tells Thai foreign minister Israel will grant residency to five Thai nationals freed from Hamas captivity after 15 months in Gaza, calling it a humanitarian gesture

Roni Green Shaulov, Roy Rubinstein | 02.02.25

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

Iraqi militias deny negotiations for Israeli hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov’s release

Pro-Iranian militia sources in Iraq deny reports of negotiations for Israeli researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov’s release, saying, 'There are no channels with the Israeli enemy' and dismiss Iraq’s claim of efforts to free her

Lior Ben Ari | 02.02.25

Karina Ariev's 1st social media post: 'I will not forget those murdered in Nahal Oz, I will not be silent until everyone is in the Land of Israel'

The freed hostage, who was release last week, published her first social media post and promised that 'my journey, in addition to rehabilitation and returning to life, will include commemorating my fellow soldiers'; She said she has begun to fill in gaps from her captivity, and thanked the soldiers and supporters of her family

Ynet | 02.02.25

'Dad, you’re a hero!': Keith Siegel's emotional homecoming from Gaza captivity

Wrapped in Israeli flag, Siegel returns to Israel after 484 days in Hamas captivity, waving to supporters at hospital; his wife Aviva tearfully exclaims, 'He looks good!' His daughter Shir calls him a 'champion'

Ynet correspondents | 02.01.25

Yarden Bibas returns to ‘unbearable reality,’ says family – Inside his recovery plan

Freed hostage Yarden Bibas arrives at Sheba Medical Center, where he saw his mother for the first time; amid fears for his wife and sons still in captivity, his family urges: 'A quarter of our heart is back—respect his privacy'

Yael Ciechanover, Hagar Kochavi | 02.01.25

Tears of joy: Ofer sees his kids, Yarden hugs his father and Keith lands in Israel

Ofer Calderon lands at Sheba Medical Center, greeted by cheering friends and family; Yarden Bibas reunites with his father and sister in emotional embrace; Keith Siegel returns to Israel as his wife watches his release: 'He looks good!'

Ynet correspondents | 02.01.25

Israeli American hostage Keith Siegel joins IDF forces in Gaza

Ofer Calderon and Yarden Bibas released after 484 days in Gaza captivity; Keith Siegel freed in separate event; Hamas once again set up a staged platform, as seen in previous releases

Einav Halabi, Yoav Zitun | 02.01.25

How the hostage exchange will look like: From two points, early in the morning

Keith Siegel, Ofer Calderon, and Yarden Bibas will likely be released from Gaza City and Khan Younis early in the morning after 484 days in captivity; The Rafah crossing is expected to open to allow the evacuation of wounded Palestinians

ynet correspondents | 01.31.25

Freed Thai hostages talk about Hamas captivity: 'Struggled to breathe, spoke in Arabic'

A day after arriving in Israel following more than 15 months in Hamas captivity, five Thai nationals freed from Gaza describe enduring relentless bombings and frequent hunger; 'Sometimes there was food, sometimes there wasn’t,' one of them says

Itamar Eichner | 01.31.25

Arbel 'survived as a hero' in captivity: 'She went through hell, in fine condition'

Yechiel Yehoud says 'Along with Arbel's rehabilitation, we will mourn the loss of our son, Dolav. We will not rest until the remains of all hostages killed by Hamas are buried, and until every child, father, and son comes home

Gal Ganot | 01.31.25

Yarden Bibas to be released while wife and children remain in Gaza captivity

Yarden Bibas is included in the latest list of hostages set to be freed, however, his wife, Shiri, and their two young children are still in captivity with no information about their well-being; IDF says there are 'grave concerns' for Shiri and the children’s safety

Yael Ciechanover | 01.31.25

'We’re drawing strength from our incredible dad': Gadi Mozes' family celebrates his release

After being released from Hamas captivity, former hostage's family says they couldn't process the elation of his return and reunion with children and grandchildren

ynet correspondents | 01.31.25

Meet the oldest hostage in Gaza: Shlomo Masour

Woman pays tribute to her grandfather, who is being held in captivity in Gaza

Shosh Bedrosian, ILTV | 01.31.25

Who is released hostage Gadi Mozes?

Gadi Mozes was released from captivity on Thursday. He was the oldest hostage and the first man to be released as part of this ceasefire hostage deal

ILTV | 01.31.25

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