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'You have no idea how incredible you are': Gal Gadot meets with former Hamas hostages

While visiting Israel, Hollywood star met with women who survived Hamas captivity, praising their resilience and spirit; The actress, visibly moved, urged continued awareness for those still held hostage and called the survivors 'an inspiration' and 'true strength'

Lihi Gordon | 07.22.25

Former hostage detained at JFK after authorities mistakenly believed she was still captive

Liri Albag, an IDF lookout, was abducted from Nahal Oz military base during Oct. 7 Hamas attack; she was released after 477 days in captivity

Itamar Eichner | 05.25.25

גדי מוזס, עומר ונקרט, ולירי אלבג נואמים בעצרת מחאה בכיכר החטופים בתל אביב

'Last Passover, we were their slaves,' say former Hamas hostages in heart-wrenching speech

Omer Wenkert, Liri Albag and Gadi Mozes deliver harrowing accounts of captivity, urging Netanyahu to prioritize hostage releases as renewed Gaza fighting risks escalating their plight and national trauma

Lior Ohana | 04.05.25

אסירים פלסטינים משתחררים מהכלא במסגרת העסקה לשחרור החטופים

Cairo talks focus on extending cease-fire amid fragile hostage negotiations

Israel attempts to secure additional hostage releases before Saturday, but chances appear slim as discussions with Hamas on extending the deal terms have only just begun

Ynet correspondents | 02.28.25

'Donkey food, poor hygiene and fear of the IDF': Parents of released IDF lookouts talk about their daughters' suffering

Female hostages endured unimaginable hardships: cursed by captors and their children, sharing rooms with terrorists, no electricity and wearing the same pair of underwear since October 7; The parents of Karina, Liri and Naama recount how their daughters struggle to speak of the horrors

Lior Ohana | 02.14.25

Flowers and flags: Liri, Karina, Naama and Daniella go home; Thousands throng streets to greet them

The IDF field observers who were freed from Hamas captivity leave the hospital; Agam Berger will receive additional care elsewhere;

ynet correspondents | 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

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

They saw friends murdered, or slowly die; freed hostages share ordeals

Four freed girls say terrorists guarding them forbade crying or holding hands but they found ways to support each other; they picked up Arabic and used black humor to process their experiences

Yael Ciechanover | 01.28.25

Liri Albag goes viral in Justin Bieber shirt

Singer's business partner and Drew House creative designer says they envisioned the fashion house to be a symbol of love and joy; 'Those photos of Liri are a genuine representation of that' Ryan Good says

ynet | 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

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

New footage: Hostages' return by helicopter, reunion at the hospital and the celebrations

After 477 days in hell, they are finally here; Watch footage of Liri Albag, Naama Levy, Karina Ariev and Daniella Gilboa upon returning to Israel

ynet correspondents | 01.26.25

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

'We can’t believe Liri is back with us': Freed hostage's parents speak with Netanyahu

PM tells parents of freed hostage Liri Albag, 'My wife and I, along with the entire nation, embrace Liri and her friends'; parents express gratitude but add, 'There are still 90 hostages. Everyone deserves this moment'

Itamar Eichner | 01.25.25

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