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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

Emily Damari's victory sign is iconic symbol of defiance; 'She is a fighter'

Captivity survivor takes to social media to thank her family and friends, expressing joy at simply being alive; calling her companions the 'best friends in the world,' they rushed to the hospital to greet her upon her arrival, providing a heartfelt reunion

Lior Ohana | 01.20.25

Trump takes a jab at Biden as he claims credit for hostage deal

Incoming president says deal underway one day before taking office, praising envoy Steve Witkoff for his efforts; 'We took in the first hostages today and they're coming in tomorrow and they're going to keep coming in,' he says

Daniel Edelson, New York | 01.20.25

החטופות מגיעות לבית חולים שיבא ונפגשות עם משפחותיהן

Three non-negotiables for Israel in the second hostage deal phase

Commentary: Mediators must ensure Gaza is demilitarized, Hamas surrenders control and future hostage releases avoid becoming chaotic public spectacles; while the deal marks progress, Israel cannot tolerate jihadist militias along its border

Ron Ben-Yishai | 01.20.25

'Israel's strength lies in value it places on human lives'

Calev Ben-David: 'Let’s hope Israel’s political leadership understands the gravity of the moment'

Emily Schrader, ILTV | 01.20.25

Hostages free, but Hamas threat remains, expert says

Or Yissachar: Hamas is 'obsessed with antisemitic, vile rhetoric'

Emily Schrader, ILTV | 01.20.25

How did the Israel Police prepare for the return of three female hostages?

Dean Elsdunne: 'It’s important to remember that in the framework of this release of our loved ones from terrorist captivity is the release of terrorists'

Ariella Lahyani, ILTV | 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

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

Israeli lawmaker blasted for comparing hostage return to release of Palestinian prisoners

MK Ayman Odeh sparks backlash after celebrating release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners, calling to 'free both peoples from the burden of occupation'; right-wing leaders condemn his remarks, accusing him of supporting terrorists

Ynet | 01.19.25

As dozens of Palestinian prisoners set for release, Israeli security forces vow revenge

Police and Border Police forces announce heightened readiness to counter any attempts by released prisoners to reestablish terror networks, following imminent release of 90 inmates as part of ongoing hostage-prisoner exchange deal

Liran Tamari | 01.19.25

אמילי דמארי בשיחת וידיאו אחרי ששוחררה משבי חמאס

With a big smile, a bandaged hand and next to her mother: 'Emily's nightmare in Gaza is over!'

Emily Damari, freed after 471 days in Hamas captivity, reunites with her mother Mandy at Gaza border; Mandy thanks those who fought for Emily's release and calls for freeing all hostages; in video call, Emily smiled, holding up her bandaged hand, missing 2 fingers

Eitan Glikman, Meir Turgeman, Roni Green Shaulov | 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

Leopard blanket and a mother’s love: Anticipation builds for Romi’s release from Gaza

Merav Leshem Gonen shares emotional post ahead of her daughter Romi's release after 471 days in Hamas captivity; IDF helicopter, ready to transport Romi, holds her favorite leopard-print blanket; friends gathered at her Tel Aviv workplace to watch

Yael Ciechanover | 01.19.25

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