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רגע האיחוד המרגש של ארבע התצפיתניות עם חברתן אגם ברגר

Female field observer hostages used as human shields for senior Hamas official

Karina, Daniella, Naama, Agam and Liri were held in a hideout apartment in Gaza, where a senior Hamas military commander was also present; He provided them with food and ensured they could shower – while simultaneously manipulating them in an attempt to extract information about IDF activity in the days leading up to Oct. 7

Yael Ciechanover | 02.05.25

אגם ברגר, דניאלה גלבוע, לירי אלבג וקארינה ארייב צופות בקונצרט שניערך לכבוד שובה של אגם ברגר ומסמנות לב

Hospital concert honors IDF field observers returned from captivity, celebrates Liri's 20th birthday

Liri Albag, who celebrated her previous birthday in Hamas captivity, was celebrating freedom Tuesday with her friends and family: 'The only wish I ask for - the return of all the hostages'; Watch the field observers join in singing at the concert to mark their return and as a tribute to violinist Agam Berger

ynet correspondents | 02.04.25

אביטל אשתו ובנותיו של שגיא דקל חן בר גלי ושחר מחכות שישוב הביתה

Hostage Sagui Dekel-Chen's family awaits his return, concerned for his well-being

Sagui's brother Itay Dekel-Chen, is urging a more nuanced perspective on the highly charged debate over the cease-fire and hostage release; 'We must bring everyone home, but at the same time, this comes at a heavy price,' he says, 'If we choose only one side, there won’t be much left here'

Shilo Freid | 02.04.25

'Ofer was put through hell in Hamas captivity, up until the last moment'

Calderon tells family of the physical and psychological terror the hostages endure in the hands of Hamas; Cousin says images of joy in first days and hours, misleading, says Ofer drew strength from seeing family members protesting for his release

Sharon Kidon | 02.03.25

החברים של עופר קלדרון שבאו לקבל את פניו בעת שחרורו

The 'Smurfs' who fought for Ofer Calderon's release

Members of cycling group that former hostage was a part of recall their efforts to keep him in their hearts and minds at all times and their short reunion before his arrival at the hospital

Shilo Freid | 02.03.25

What happened to the hostages during more than 480 days of captivity?

The testimonies of the freed hostages so far are harrowing—ranging from prolonged isolation to immense physical and psychological abuse

Shosh Bedrosian, ILTV | 02.03.25

Emily Damari returns to the house in Kfar Aza from where she was abducted: 'I went back to where the nightmare began'

Damari returned to the house in Kfar Aza where she was kidnapped and posted on Instagram: 'I came back to my home, to the oxygen I nearly lost, to the place where my nightmares began 485 days ago – and I've closed only part of the circle I longed to complete'

Lior Ohana | 02.03.25

Former hostage Daniella Gilboa reflects on captivity and return: 'I never lost faith'

Freed hostage Daniella Gilboa recounts the terror of October 7 and her months in captivity, describing the moment of her abduction and the faith that kept her going

Bar Zaga, Eitan Glickman | 02.02.25

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

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