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Released hostage Emily Damari asked for Keith Siegel to be released in her place

The report also revealed that she was held with Keith before her release and provided fresh evidence that he has survived the ordeal.

What will greet the released hostages at the new complex at Beilinson hospital?

Read about the carefully curated medical plans for the hostages released under the first phase of the ceasefire deal.

By ITAY GAL
25/01/2025
 RELEASED HOSTAGE Romi Gonen is reunited with her mother, Meirav, last Sunday.

There are no easy answers for the hostages' families

Time will reveal the answers we seek. But perhaps, part of the answer lies within us – in how we confront and adapt to this new reality, which began for all of us on October 7, 2023.

By VARDIT SHTERENBACH
24/01/2025

IDF soldier Liri Albag released to Israel after 15 months in Gaza captivity

Her family said that Albag demonstrated "superhuman strength and survived hell" during her captivity. She has a list of all the restaurants she wants to visit around the world.

Karina Ariev returns home from Hamas captivity in Gaza

Karina is a Jerusalemite known for her love of cooking, singing, dancing, and creative writing.

IDF brings Daniella Gilboa back to Israel following Gaza release

Daniella, now 20, is a talented singer with a winning smile. She is funny and stands out in any environment, loved ones shared about her.

Full of light and strength: Who is released captive Naama Levy?

Before Naama's abduction, she volunteered at the United Nations, the Red Cross and co-existence organization Hands of Peace.

Israeli soccer player Dor Peretz dedicates goal to released hostage Emily Damari

After scoring the goal, Peretz raised all his fingers but keeping his middle and ring fingers down, a hand gesture which has garnered traction as a symbol to celebrate Damari's release.

 ‘BRING THEM home now’ graffiti in Tel Aviv

We must prevent the possibility of October 7 repeating

Israel has been caught in an impossible dilemma: how to choose or balance between the immediate fate of the hostages and the long-term national security concerns of Israel and its people.

 Families of Gaza hostages and protesters block the Ayalon Highway in Tel Aviv, January 24, 2025

Israel approves Hamas's list of hostages set for Saturday release

The four hostages are female IDF observers Naama Levy, Liri Albag, Daniella Gilboa, and Karina Ariev.

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