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Yael Ciechanover
After over 500 days in captivity, hostage’s mother prepares for his long-awaited return
Niva Wenkert has kept a suitcase ready in her living room for her son Omer since he was abducted on October 7 from the Nova festival, regularly updating it with clothes and essentials for him
Yael Ciechanover
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02.21.25
Israelis line streets to honor dead hostages as they return home: 'It is a sad day, and there are still hostages in hell'
It is a show of solidarity on one the war's most difficult days since Hamas attack on October 7; 'There’s a lot of sorrow and anger because we wanted to see them alive'
Roni Green Shaulov, Ilana Curiel, Yael Ciechanover
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02.20.25
Some hostage families are still waiting to learn if their loved ones are dead
Families anxiously await confirmation of whether their loved ones are alive or dead, as six hostages are set to be freed Saturday; Meanwhile, Israel prepares to identify and bury victims whose remains will be returned in the coming days; 'How can they not tell us anything? How can they leave us to figure it out on our own?'
Hagar Kochavi, Yael Ciechanover
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02.19.25
Hamas: Shiri, Ariel and Kfir to be released with killed hostages; Bibas family: 'Until we receive definitive confirmation, our journey is not over'
Family says in statement that they were 'shaken' to hear the Hamas spokesman announce that their loved ones would be returned as part of the release of killed hostages' bodies, stress that they have not received official notice that they are dead
Yael Ciechanover
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02.18.25
'Bring back my brother,' ex-hostage Iair Horn says in emotional plea after release
Two days after his release, Horn shares poignant video from hospital, pleading for 73 hostages still in Gaza, including his younger brother Eitan; 'The hostages have no time,' he says
Yael Ciechanover
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02.17.25
Family of Hamas hostage David Cunio receives sign of life from captivity
Cunio, 33, of Kibbutz Nir Oz, is alive, recently released hostage tells his wife; Cunio kidnapped after holding his family’s shelter door shut for 5 hours to protect them; his wife and daughters freed in November 2023 hostage deal
Yael Ciechanover
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02.17.25
'If the strong Jewish nation cannot get the hostages home what was it founded for?'
Hostages who returned bring signs of life from Alon Ohel and Matan Angrest, and describe horrific conditions of captivity and neglected injuries, while other families still have no clue about their loved ones' conditions; 'I expect each and every one to stop for minute and imagine what it means to be underground for 500 days'
Yael Ciechanover
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02.17.25
Families of hostages are marking 500 days of loved ones in captivity
Hostages and Missing Families Forum says 500 minute-long fast to symbolize the days in captivity is in order to echo the cry of those who cannot be heard; Following march to Knesset, the families are participating in Knesset discussions and sharing information about the condition of their relatives
Yael Ciechanover
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02.17.25
Families of hostages marking 500 days of loved ones in captivity
Hostages and Missing Families Forum says 500 minute long fast to symbolize the days in captivity is in order to eccho the cry of those who cannot be heard
Yael Ciechanover
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02.16.25
'43 million seconds of hell, never seeing daylight': family of freed hostage speaks out
Israeli-American Sagui Dekel-Chen was unaware that his wife and daughters survived the Hamas massacre until a day before his release; Wife Avital, describes their emotional reunion and urges continued efforts to bring home the remaining hostages
Yael Ciechanover
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02.16.25
The 'gifts' that Hamas terrorists sent back with released hostages
Earrings for Sagui Dekel-Chen wife and an hourglass for Einav Zangauker with a photo of her son, Matan, who still remains a hostage; Released hostages begin to describe their captivity; Sasha Troufanov was held alone by Islamic Jihad
Yael Ciechanover, Shilo Freid
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02.15.25
En route to Israel, freed hostage Sasha Troufanov learns of father’s death on October 7
After 498 days in captivity, Troufanov informed his beloved father Vitaliy among over 1,200 people killed when Hamas launched its coordinated assault on southern Israel
Yael Ciechanover
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02.15.25
Freed hostage Ofer Calderon re-hospitalized due to pneumonia
Ofer Calderon contracted the flu, which progressed to pneumonia, but his condition is improving, and he remains under close medical supervision, his family says; Calderon was freed from captivity in Gaza two weeks ago and discharged from Sheba Medical Center only days ago
Yael Ciechanover, Or Hadar
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02.14.25
Hamas to release hostages Sagui Dekel-Chen, Iair Horn and Sasha Troufanov on Saturday
After 497 days in captivity, Sagui to meet his newborn daughter, Iair leaves his younger brother behind and Sasha finally reunites with girlfriend and ex-hostage Sapir
Yael Ciechanover, Hagar Kochavi, Gaya Zohar
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02.14.25
'I was tortured, deprived of water and light': Keith Siegel appeals to Trump for action on hostages
Freed Israeli-American hostage posts video message to US president, urging him to ensure all sides honor their commitments; 'I trust your strength and leadership,' he says
Yael Ciechanover, Yuval Karni
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02.14.25
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