Hostage families demonstrate in Tel Aviv, as reunited families celebrate

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Families of four released hostages reunite with the returned hostages, January 25, 2025.
Families of four released hostages reunite with the returned hostages, January 25, 2025.
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US State Dept. celebrates release of four released hostages

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Hostage families call on President Trump to reign in 'extremists' in Israeli government coalition

Several family members called on recently inaugurated President Donald Trump to bring the "extremists" in the Israeli government coalition to heel.

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Einav Zangauker, mother of hostage Matan Zangauker, among demonstrators calling for a hostage deal, December 14, 2024.
Einav Zangauker, mother of hostage Matan Zangauker, among demonstrators calling for a hostage deal, December 14, 2024.
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Former hostage reunites with her family after 477 days in Hamas captivity

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Former hostage reunites with her family after 477 days in Hamas captivity
Former hostage reunites with her family after 477 days in Hamas captivity
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Former hostage reunites with her family

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Former hostage reunites with her family after 477 days in Hamas captivity
Former hostage reunites with her family after 477 days in Hamas captivity
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Liri Albag hugging her family after being released from Hamas captivity

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Liri Albag hugging her family after being released from Hamas captivity
Liri Albag hugging her family after being released from Hamas captivity
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Former hostage, Liri Albag, reunites with her family

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Former hostage Liri Albag reunites with her family after 477 days in Hamas captivity
Former hostage Liri Albag reunites with her family after 477 days in Hamas captivity
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Watch: Former hostages reunite with their families on board a helicopter

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Former hostages reunite with their families on board the helicopter taking them to the hospital (Credit: IDF Spokesperson's Unit)

Ex-hostages seen in Hamas propaganda video with 'gift bags', thanking Hamas

The hostages were also given "gift bags," similar to those received by Emily Damari, Romi Gonen, and Doron Steinbrecher during the first exchange.

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Karina Ariev, Naama Levy, Liri Albag, and Daneilla Gilboa seen in Hamas propaganda video holding Hamas "gift bags" and certificates of release while on their way to the Red Cross to be released back to Israel
Karina Ariev, Naama Levy, Liri Albag, and Daneilla Gilboa seen in Hamas propaganda video holding Hamas "gift bags" and certificates of release while on their way to the Red Cross to be released back to Israel
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WATCH: Netanyahu speaks with Liri Albag's parents on the phone

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks on the phone with Liri Albag's parents (Credit: GPO)

'US will conintue to push for the release of all remaining hostage' - White House

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Israel at war: What you need to know


  • Hamas launched a massive attack on October 7, with thousands of terrorists infiltrating from the Gaza border and taking some 240 hostages into Gaza.
  • Over 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals were murdered, including over 350 at the Re'im music festival and hundreds of Israeli civilians across Gaza border communities.
  • 94 hostages remain in Gaza.
  • 49 hostages in total have been killed in captivity, IDF says.
  • The IDF launched a ground invasion of Lebanon on September 30.
  • The Israel-Lebanon ceasefire came into effect on November 27 at 4:00 a.m.
  • Netanyahu confirmed the first phase of the Israel-Hamas Ceasefire on January 17, 2025
  • 735 terrorists will be released as part of the hostage deal


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