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'Every dog has its day, and you were a real bitch': Ex-hostages hail strike on Hamas chief Haddad

Freed hostages Liri Albag and Emily Damari say Izz al-Din al-Haddad held them in Hamas tunnels and helped plan their abductions; Israel says it targeted the Gaza chief and October 7 architect in a Gaza City strike, as Hamas prepares to choose a new political leader

ynet | 05.16.26

'Closure': ex-hostages cheer reported strike on Hamas leader who held them captive

Former Israeli hostages Liri Albag and Emily Damari welcomed reports that Hamas military leader Izz al-Din al-Haddad was targeted in an Israeli strike in Gaza City, accusing him of holding captives as human shields and overseeing their captivity

Gal Ganot | 05.15.26

"יש משפחות שאצלן הפרק הזה לא ייסגר לעולם". מימין: אורלי גלבוע, איילת לוי ושירה אלבג

'The past has not passed': mothers of freed Gaza hostages on return and lasting pain

The moments they nearly broke, the strength they found waiting for their daughters in Gaza and the life after 477 days in captivity; three mothers reflect on fear, survival and rebuilding amid another war

Anat Lev Adler | 04.02.26

'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

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