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Smiling hostages not evidence of humane captivity, but a PR stunt

Reports reveal Hamas' pre-release 'rehabilitation' strategy to mislead public opinion

Ariella Lahyani, ILTV | 01.28.25

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Lookout soldier Maya Desiatnik survived October 7. The return of her friends has closed a circle

Maya saw her fellow soldiers killed and kidnapped during the Hamas attack and massacre at Nahal Oz, where she was stationed at the military base; She has been plagued by PTSD, nightmares, and overwhelming survivor’s guilt

Ynetnews | 01.27.25

עצרת הזדהות בכיכר החטופים - ישראלים לא מפקירים אחים

Hamas list confirms fate of hostages: 25 reported alive out of 33 slated for release

Hamas confirms 25 Israeli hostages are alive; Israel says list aligns with intelligence assessments; 'The families have been updated'

Itamar Eichner, Reuters | 01.27.25

4 female IDF soldiers came home on Saturday

Gaza hostages held in tunnels for over 8 months, were starved, IDF medical officer says

They had little to no human contact and showed signs of 'mild starvation'; Hostages said their treatment improved in the days leading up to their release including more food and showers

Reuters | 01.27.25

Netzarim Corridor opens, crowds of Gazans move north

After release of Arbel Yehoud arranged and list of hostages' statuses handed over by Hamas, displaced Gazans were allowed to start moving to northern Gaza; IDF warns 'entry of armed men or transfer of weapons prohibited, violates agreement'

Einav Halabi, Itamar Eichner, Elisha Ben Kimon | 01.27.25

Islamic Jihad says Arbel Yehoud to be released early, Israel says 'no agreement yet'

The civilian Israeli hostage reportedly will be released in exchange for 30 life prisoners and the opening of the Netzarim Corridor for displaced people from northern Gaza; Israel confirms progress in talks to expedite her release but says no agreement yet

ynet correspondents | 01.26.25

מפגש החטופות, רומי, דורון ואמילי עם האימהות

Returned hostages Emily, Doron and Romi released from hospital

Sheba Medical Center says Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher, who were freed a week ago, were discharged after completing their medical evaluations; 'We will continue to support them' the hospital adds; 'We have a long road ahead of us, but we will keep working tirelessly to bring the remaining hostages home' Doron's father says

Yael Ciechanover, Eitan Glickman | 01.26.25

She is definitely number one, Liri Albag's proud aunt says

Ruhama Albag tells ynet that she was not surprised to see her neices vigor and energy when she finally returned from 477 days of caprivity in Gaza; says she has a wonderful family that will help her on the long road to recovery

Alexandra Lukash | 01.26.25

'These were nobody's soldiers': Return of hostage observer soldiers highlights Israel's national failure

For those who vividly recall the horrors of October 7 and know the harrowing story of these young women, their return was bittersweet and full of unanswered questions; a nation that promised to value Jewish life left these women unarmed and vulnerable on the frontlines.

Maayan Hoffman | 01.26.25

שאול לוי, סבא של נעמה לוי שהחזיק את השלט שלה והיה בכיכר מיתר מעל 470 יום - החליף לשלט של החטוף עומר ונקרט

Fight not over until all hostages home, grandfather of freed Naama Levy says

Shaul Levy returns to stand in support of hostages return, this time holding the photo of Omer Wenkert after his own granddaughter was freed; 'All we could do is hug, no words, no questions,' he says of the reunion

Ilana Curiel | 01.26.25

אבו מאזן מברך את המחבל יאסר אבו-בכר, האחראי לפיגוע בנתניה ב-2002

PA's Abbas congratulates terrorist released in hostage deal

IDF continues to act trying to prevent celebrations following release of dozens of Palestinian prisoners after the release of additional Hamas hostages

Elisha Ben Kimon, Einav Halabi | 01.26.25

ג'ק לו, שגריר ארה"ב בישראל לשעבר בריאיון

Former US ambassador: 'Saudis were very clear' about Palestinian issue

Jack Lew, who completed a year and a half as US envoy to Israel last week, claims the Saudis will not push the Palestinian issue aside like the Abraham Accords; In a farewell interview, he tells Ynet about the differences in the war between Netanyahu and Washington

Itamar Eichner | 01.26.25

IDF blocks passage of displaced to northern Gaza over withholding civilian hostage

Israel refuses to allow displaced Gazans to return to northern Gaza Strip without guarantees for Arbel Yehoud's release; Shots reportedly fired at displaced people attempting to return with one person killed by IDF fire

Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi, Daniel Edelson, New York | 01.25.25

American-Israeli hostage Keith Siegel reportedly slated for release next week

Senior US government source told NBC that the 65-year-old hostage, an American citizen, will be among the hostages released next Saturday; The source also said that Sagui Dekel-Chen, who has U.S. citizenship, will be released 'immediately after,' likely the next day

Itamar Eichner | 01.25.25

4 returned hostages were held in apartments and tunnels, and forced to cook for the terrorists

Daniela, Liri, Naama and Karina were held together for much of the time and were often forced to look after their captors' children and cook for the terrorists while receiving very little food for themselves; They are said to have met 'very serious Hamas figures' during their captivity and heard their parents interviewed on the radio and saw their pictures on signs in Israel

Yael Ciechanover | 01.25.25

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