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US President Joe Biden welcomed a ceasefire in Gaza on Sunday and said hundreds of trucks were entering the seaside enclave to help its civilians.

Released hostage Emily Damari lost two of her fingers after being wounded by gunfire on October 7, the day of her capture and kidnapping to Gaza by Hamas terrorists. 

Israelis joyfully welcomed home released hostages Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher from Hamas captivity on Sunday evening.

Mandy Damari, the mother of British-Israeli former captive Emily Damari, made a statement to the public after being reunited with her daughter. 

"After 471 days, Emily is finally home. I want to thank everyone who never stopped fighting for Emily throughout this horrendous ordeal and who never stopped saying her name. In Israel, Britain, the United States, and around the world. Thank you for bringing Emily home."

She continued: "While Emily’s nightmare in Gaza is over, for too many other families, the impossible wait continues. Every last hostage must be released, and humanitarian aid must be provided to the hostages who are still waiting to come home. We ask that the media please respect Emily’s and our family’s privacy during this time.

Hamas said the group would abide by a ceasefire agreement that came into force in Gaza on Sunday but that any possible Israeli violations would endanger the process and put the lives of hostages at risk.

In a video speech, al-Qassam Brigades spokesman Abu Ubaida urged mediators to compel Israel to commit to the ceasefire deal.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Gal Hirsch, the coordinator for the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, at the moment that the three hostages were out of Hamas captivity and released into Red Cross custody, according to a transcript published by the Prime Minister's Office.

28-year-old Emily Damari, 23-year-old Romi Gonen, and 31-year-old Doron Steinbrecher spent 471 days in Hamas captivity

"I want to report that our hostages have been transferred over to our forces and they are crossing the border into Israel. I am very excited," Netanyahu announced.

Netanyahu continued: "Gal, tell the hostages: An entire nation embraces you, welcome home. We know they have been through hell. They are leaving the darkness to re-enter the light. This is a big moment, a great day."

Hirsch replied, emphasizing an expected warm embrace: "We will hug them and keep bringing them all home,"

The mothers of the three released captives have reunited with their daughters, the IDF announced Sunday night.

Israeli health officials recieve first indications that the health of the three hostages is “well,” KAN reported Sunday evening.

Officials have indicated that none of the three women are in need of immediate medical care, the report said.

US President Joe Biden welcomed a ceasefire in Gaza on Sunday and said hundreds of trucks were entering the seaside enclave to help its civilians.

"Today the guns in Gaza have gone silent," Biden said.