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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

Female IDF hostages weren't allowed to hold hands or cry | New details about their captivity

Naama was held alone for a long time and asked, 'Are we alive?' upon reuniting with her friends. Daniela's mother said, 'My daughter returned thin and pale, endured suffering in captivity, but never lost her pride as an Israeli.' Families of the freed lookouts issued public statements, urging the return of all hostages

Yael Ciechanover, Raanan Ben-Zur | 01.27.25

Hamas' out-of-control media stunts during hostage release failed to demoralize Israel

Opinion: Hamas' attempt to demoralize Israel with a propaganda spectacle backfired as four IDF lookouts, radiating strength and defiance, turned the event into a symbol of resilience; Their spirit united the nation, overshadowing Hamas’ efforts to project dominance to Israel and legitimacy to the world

Gadi Ezra | 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

Reunited after 477 days: The stories of the four freed Israeli soldiers

Liri calmed everyone amid chaos; Naama kept her courage despite injured leg; Daniella asked her mom to pray for her; Karina urged her sister to stay strong for their parents; these are the stories of the 4 IDF lookouts who returned home from Hamas captivity

Yael Ciechanover | 01.25.25

רגעי המפגש הראשון של החטופות עם כוחות צה"ל

Four IDF hostages reunite with families after release from Hamas captivity | Watch

Liri Albag, Karina Ariev, Naama Levy and Daniella Gilboa reunited with their families in southern Israel after 477 days in Hamas captivity; military officials confirm medical checks conducted in Gaza, with no need for special intervention

Gal Ganot | 01.25.25

אמא של התצפיתנית נועם אברמוביץ' ז"ל בפוסט שמדבר על שחרור חברותיה לירי ונעמה

'They’re coming back, but you’re not': Grieving mother shares poignant post as IDF hostages come home

On October 6, Noam Avramovich sent her mother a photo of herself with fellow soldiers Liri Albag and Naama Levy at their base; the next day, she was killed, and they were abducted; ahead of their release, her mother wrote, 'This is how I wanted to remember them'

Ilana Curiel | 01.25.25

U.S. pessimistic on ongoing hostage deal talks in Qatar

Officials stress talks are still ongoing despite sounding skepticism amid widening gaps and release of video showing hostage Liri Albag in captivity

Itamar Eichner, Roni Green Shaulov, Yael Ciechanover | 01.04.25

Hamas releases video showing sign of life from hostage Liri Albag

Terror group releases clip as attempts at psychological warfare after previous footage of the IDF lookout was released in May; 'this is not the same daughter and sister we know,' family says

Einav Halabi | 01.04.25

שנה אחרי טבח השבעה באוקטובר משפחות התצפיתניות שנרצחו בנחל עוז חוזרות לבסיס - שנה למלחמה

Families of lookout soldiers slam IDF for releasing partial audio of daughters' final hours

Families of Nahal Oz soldiers killed on Oct. 7 outraged over incomplete IDF audio of their daughters' final shift; accusing IDF of withholding critical recordings, parents vow to proceed with their Supreme Court petition to obtain the full tapes

Hadar Gil-Ad | 12.24.24

נעמה לוי (חטופה בעזה) ואמה ד"ר איילת שחר לוי

'I imagine us together at every corner,' anguished mother tells her hostage daughter

Naama Levy, an IDF lookout who was abducted into Gaza, reluctantly became one of the symbols of October 7; Her mother, Dr. Ayelet Levy-Shachar, writes of the whirlwind of emotions when thinking about her daughter, envisioning their long-awaited reunion

Dr. Ayelet Levy-Shachar | 11.19.24

פעילות צה"ל בלבנון - חוסל מפקד מרחב עיתרון ביחידת רדואן של חיזבאללה

Israeli defenses intercept Hezbollah missile, rocket fire continues

Over 13 airstrikes target Dahieh, Saudi media says while Lebanese outlets report three journalists working for the Hezbollah-affiliated al Mayadeen network are killed in an Israeli strike in South Lebanon

ynet correspondents | 10.25.24

'I couldn’t believe they’d hurt them in their pajamas,' says IDF lookout who survived October 7

Maya Desiatnik, the only surviving lookout from Nahal Oz, hid for six hours as terrorists stormed the base on October 7; amid gunfire and fire engulfing the war room, she escaped through a bathroom window, mourning her friends who didn’t survive

Hadar Gil-Ad | 10.07.24

משפחתו התצפיתניות שנפלו במוצב נחל עוז ב-7.10

'This is where our daughters met hell': Parents of fallen IDF lookouts return to Nahal Oz base

The ruined structures, burned fields and memorial established at the base's observation point piece together a puzzle of the horror soldiers went through in the Hamas attack; Fathers and mothers continue to question IDF for its failures a year later

Hadar Gil-Ad | 10.06.24

Strike on Hodeidah port disrupts Houthi fuel supply, military says

Gallant says cost of attacking Israel 'seen on television screens around the world' in response to repeated missile launches by Houthi rebels

Yoav Zitun | 09.29.24

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