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'Tortured, held in inhumane conditions, barely seeing sunlight': Keith Siegal's ordeal

Shir Siegal says her father was strengthened by knowledge that Israelis were fighting for he release but disheartened by the division and incitement in the country; says he chose to wrap himself with flag and walk despite pain and weakness

Lior Ohana | 02.03.25

מכתב "תודה" שחמאס הכריח של קית' סיגל לכתוב בזמן השבי

More Hamas cruelty: Keith Siegel forced to write 'thank you' letter to his captors

Not just 'gift bags' and 'release certificates': In a letter circulated online, the hostage released from captivity Saturday allegedly confessed to Hamas and wrote 'Those guarding me during this period took care of all my needs,' it read; But the Hostages and Missing Families Forum clarified: 'The terrorists who held him forced him to write them a detailed letter of thanks, this is another example of Hamas' cruelty'

Lior Ohana | 02.02.25

Keith thought his son had been murdered, then heard his voice on radio; Yarden and Ofer suffered physical and mental abuse

The three hostages released Saturday spoke of appalling conditions including lack of food and frequent moves to new hiding places; Keith was forced to eat meat despite being a vegetarian; and Yarden Bibas, who learned Arabic in captivity, was imprisoned in a cage with Ofer Calderon and was subjected to physical and mental abuse.

Yael Ciechanover, Gal Ganot | 02.01.25

'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

IDF announced it had killed Hamas battalion commander Hitham Khawajari

IDF retracts claim of Hamas commander's death after his appearance in hostage release

Military says mistakenly declared Hitham Khawajari, Hamas commander of Shati camp, dead last December based on flawed intelligence; admission follows similar case last month, raising questions over IDF assessments of targeted strikes

Einav Halabi, Yoav Zitun | 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

Under pressure: Hamas avoids chaos in latest hostage releases after Israeli protests

After Israeli outrage, Saturday hostage releases proceed smoothly with Gaza crowds kept at bay; Yarden Bibas, Ofer Calderon and Keith Siegel are back in Israel

Einav Halabi | 02.01.25

The returning hostages: Yarden alone, Ofer’s fight for his life and Keith finally home

Yarden returns without his family, Ofer asked his daughter to fight for him, Keith will finally be united with his wife Aviva; these are their stories

Yael Ciechanover, Itamar Eichner | 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

שלישים ארבל יהוד, אגם ברגר, גדי משה מוזס חטופים בעזה עזה

Israel receives hostage list for Thursday's release, 5 Thai nationals included

Hamas transfers names of 3 hostages—Agam Berger, Arbel Yehoud and Gadi Mozes—set for release Thursday but threatens delays over alleged aid disruptions; Israeli officials call list 'acceptable'; Netanyahu dismisses Hamas' claims as 'fake news'

Lior Ben Ari, Einav Halabi, Itamar Eichner | 01.29.25

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

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