On Friday 31 January 2025, District Judge Tiffany Cartwright ruled that "Jan's complaint does not allege actual knowledge [and therefore] his compensation allegations must be dismissed."
Witkoff’s efforts at pushing for a deal were the key factor that brought these hostages home from the hell of captivity they suffered for over 450 days.
Hamas reportedly told mediators it was ready to engage in the second phase, a source told Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
"This whole thing takes me back to all the hostage videos I filmed and saw. But now I'm sitting comfortably on a couch with my family, watching me in a warm and pleasant place."
Doctors weigh how to evaluate and treat the recently released hostages.
These documents included details about the date of their abduction and release, as well as a note stating that they were freed as part of a "prisoner exchange deal."
Hundreds of supporters woke up early, filling Hostage Square to celebrate the release of the hostages leaving Gaza.
Bibas and Kalderon were both released from captivity around 8:30 this morning from Khan Yunis, while Siegel was released nearly two hours later from the Gaza Port.
Yarden Bibas, Ofer Kalderon, and Keith Siegel return home after 484 days in Hamas captivity • IDF opens fire on armed group in Syrian Golan
All the hostages will be transferred when they leave Gaza to the reception facility in Re'im, where they will receive physical and psychological care.
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