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מירב לשם-גונן ורומי גונן
'Of course, there is a desire for revenge – but is it the right path?' Merav Leshem Gonen talks about her daughter Romi's return from Gaza
After 15 months of excruciating pain in Hamas captivity, Romi Gonen returned to her mother’s arms in an emotional embrace that became a national symbol; Her mother, Merav Leshem Gonen, reveals the relentless agony, the untreated wounds, and the harrowing fight to reclaim her life 
Raz Shechnik | 02.15.25
רומי גונן ואמא
Romi Gonen's father writes: 'Trump is reason my daughter is free after 471 days as Hamas hostage'
Eitan Gonen, whose daughter was released in current deal, thanked the U.S. president in a column in the New York Post: He 'applied the necessary pressure ... Only he can make the next stages of the deal possible' Gonen claimed; To the families whose loved ones were left behind, he said: 'Don’t lose hope. Keep fighting'
Ynet | 02.10.25
התמונה בפוסט שהעלתה רומי גונן לאינסטגרם
Freed hostage Romi Gonen's first Instagram post since her return: 'I am back alive Dad'
She appears in a leopard print dress to thank the 'Romi army' for working to bring her home;  'An exciting initiative designed to remember me and fight for me'; She thanks the security forces and the bereaved families and calls for all the hostages to return home; 'My rehabilitation will not be complete until everyone is home'
Yael Ciechanover | 02.05.25
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
רומי גונן ואח שלה שחף
'Suddenly, I have a daughter who speaks Arabic': Romi Gonen's first days of freedom
Former hostage's father speaks with Ynet about her healing process, the horror she endured in Gaza and the family's surprise at her mental and physical condition after over a year held captive
Sharon Kidon | 01.28.25
"יש חיים אחרי המוות". הפוסט הראשון של רומי מאז שחזרה מהשבי
'There is life after death': Romi Gonen makes first post since returning from captivity
Three days after returning from captivity in Gaza, Romi Gonen made her first post on Instagram, including a photo with her mother. She wrote that she is 'grateful to the people of Israel, family and friends. You move me to levels that my heart cannot contain', and that: 'There are 94 more hostages waiting for us to save them'
Ynet | 01.22.25
רומי גונן, אמילי דמארי,דורון שטיינברכר
Moved dozens of times, kept in darkness: Inside Romi, Doron and Emily's captivity
Freed hostages say Hamas informed them of their release only hours before; 'We were terrified of the Gazan crowds,' they share; moved dozens of times, often underground, they say, 'We cared for each other constantly,' with one adding, 'I thought I’d die'
Yael Ciechanover | 01.20.25
מפגש החטופות, רומי, דורון ואמילי עם האימהות
'Dad, I came back alive': IDF releases emotional footage of freed hostages reuniting with families
New footage captures tear-jerking reunions of Emily Damari, Doron Steinbacher and Romi Gonen with their mothers at the first meeting point shortly after their release from Gaza; watch the moving videos
Elisha Ben Kimon | 01.20.25
אמילי דמארי עם צעיף של טוטנהאם
Tottenham fans pay tribute to freed Israeli hostage Emily Damari
From Spurs to Maccabi Tel Aviv, soccer clubs in Israel and abroad share heartfelt tributes and powerful gestures after release of hostages from Gaza
Eitan Glikman | 01.20.25
רומי גונן ואמא
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
Hapoel Haifa players holding a banner saying "Romi Gonen returns alive"
Israeli soccer clubs pay tributes to returned hostages
Maccabi Haifa celebrates Doron Steinbrecher's return, calling it 'our greatest joy,' while Hapoel Haifa announces Monday ceremony to honor fan Romi Gonen; Maccabi Tel Aviv expresses excitement for Emily Damari's release, saying, 'We prayed for your return'
Ynetnews | 01.20.25
החטופות מגיעות לבית חולים שיבא ונפגשות עם משפחותיהן
The moment Israel waited for: Emily, Doron and Romi reunite with their families | watch
After 471 days in Hamas captivity, Romi Gonen, Emily Damari and Doron Steinbrecher reunited with their mothers in Israel before being airlifted to Sheba Medical Center; Emily, who lost 2 fingers during her abduction, seen smiling despite her injuries
Ynet correspondets | 01.19.25
אמילי דמארי
'Cynical and psychological exploitation': 'Release notices' handed to hostages in staged Hamas propaganda
Terror group gifts hostages bags with 'souvenirs,' including symbolic 'release notice' and photo of Gaza; footage shows Emily Damari pushing Hamas terrorists as she exits vehicle
Itamar Eichner | 01.19.25
אימהות שלוש השבות בנקודת הקליטה עם ראש אגף כוח האדם, אלוף דדו בר כליפא, צופות בבנותיהן שבות ארצה
Amid thousands of armed terrorists: Hostages released to Red Cross, families celebrate
Surrounded by armed terrorists, hostages handed to Red Cross in central Gaza in grim display by Hamas; despite unsettling scene, relief and joy prevailed as women freed, ending 471 days of captivity in harrowing conditions
Ynet correspondents | 01.19.25
מסוקי חיל האוויר ערוכים לקליטת החטופות
Leopard blanket and a mother’s love: Anticipation builds for Romi’s release from Gaza
Merav Leshem Gonen shares emotional post ahead of her daughter Romi's release after 471 days in Hamas captivity; IDF helicopter, ready to transport Romi, holds her favorite leopard-print blanket; friends gathered at her Tel Aviv workplace to watch
Yael Ciechanover | 01.19.25
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