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'It's a horror movie': Eli returns from Hamas captivity to learn his family was murdered

After months in captivity, Eli Sharabi returns to a shattered life—his wife and daughters murdered, his brother gone; his family prepares to support him as he faces unimaginable grief and the challenge of rebuilding his life from scratch

Hagar Kochavi | 02.03.25

זכריא זביידי מחבל ששוחרר ב עסקת החטופים עסקה ב חגיגות ב רמאללה

Defense minister threatens released terrorist Zubeidi: ' One mistake and you’re going to meet old friends'

Israel Katz sent a message to the former commander of the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades, saying that 'We will not accept support for terrorism'; Zakaria Zubeidi has complained since his release about torture in prison

Yoav Zitun | 02.01.25

Mixed emotions as Yarden Bibas freed—his wife and sons still in Gaza

Family vows to keep fighting for Shiri Bibas and her two sons amid growing fears for their fate, while pledging full support for Yarden’s long road to recovery

Yael Ciechanover, Roni Green Shaulov, Itamar Eichner, Lior Ohana | 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

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

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

שאול לוי, סבא של נעמה לוי שהחזיק את השלט שלה והיה בכיכר מיתר מעל 470 יום - החליף לשלט של החטוף עומר ונקרט

Fight not over until all hostages home, grandfather of freed Naama Levy says

Shaul Levy returns to stand in support of hostages return, this time holding the photo of Omer Wenkert after his own granddaughter was freed; 'All we could do is hug, no words, no questions,' he says of the reunion

Ilana Curiel | 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

Moving gesture: Israeli soccer star scores, dedicates goal to Emily Damari with 3-finger salute

Israeli midfielder Dor Peretz gave Maccabi Tel Aviv the advantage over Norway's Boda Glimt and dedicated the goal to the former hostage who returned from Gaza and is a fan of the team

Ynet | 01.23.25

Hostage struggle champion vows to continue after daughters' return; 'Give me a moment to breathe her in'

Merav Leshem-Gonen, reunited Sunday with her freed daughter Romi, pledged to keep fighting for release of 94 hostages still in Gaza; 'I promise to be back,' she wrote, adding, 'Our world has nothing but family. I'm sorry'

Lior Ohana, Hagar Kochavi | 01.20.25

End of 471-day nightmare: Hostages Romi, Doron and Emily return to Israel | Watch

Romi Gonen, Emily Damari and Doron Steinbrecher walk free after 15 months in Hamas captivity; surrounded by armed terrorists in Hamas display, they were handed to the Red Cross and later to IDF forces; Red Cross reports hostages in good condition

Ynetnews, ILTV | 01.19.25

Trump envoy plans to visit Gaza, mulls relocation for Gazans to help rebuild

Steve Witkoff considers visiting Gaza regularly to resolve issues during the implementation of the deal, NBC reports; Will Gazans live in Indonesia until Gaza is rebuilt?

Ynet | 01.19.25

Severe malnutrition and psychiatric care: Here is the protocol for receiving hostages in hospitals

Health Ministry has detailed a protocol to provide returning hostages with medical evaluations, psychological care, nutritional support and trauma documentation; Hospitals will ensure personalized treatment and privacy, with long-term follow-up to support recovery and reintegration

Nina Fox | 01.16.25

אגם גולדשטיין שנחטפה ושוחררה משבי החמאס בפוסט באינסטגרם

'Look them in the eyes': Former hostage shares new photos from captivity

Agam Goldstein-Almog, abducted with her mother and younger siblings after her father and sister were murdered by Hanas terrorists, takes to social media to slam the government's inaction to bring about the release of those still held captive

Yael Ciechanover | 11.03.24

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