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Alexander (Sasha), Sagui, and Iair are Home
In the past week, we have witnessed the cruel psychological terror Hamas has used throughout the war once again, in an attempt to cause anguish and pain…
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Ohad, Eliyahu, and Or are Home
Today, we welcome back three more hostages—Ohad Ben Ami(56), Eliyahu Sharabi (54) and Or Levy (34)—each of whom endured 491 days of captivity and…
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Keith, Yarden and Ofer are Home
The past 2 weeks have been bitter-sweet, while watching our hostages return home and reunite with their families brings a breath of fresh air - it is a…
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January 2025

Another Eight Return Home
Three Israelis and five Thai nationals—who spent 482 days in captivity—are home
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Daily Brief: Liri, Karina, Naama and Danielle Are Back Home from Hamas Captivity
After 477 days in Hamas captivity,
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Liri, Naama, Karina and Daniella are Home
4 Female Soldiers Released from Hamas Captivity After 477 Days
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How the IDF Prepared for Romi, Emily and Doron’s Return Home
On Sunday (19.01.25), Romi Gonen (24), Doron Steinbrecher (31), and Emily Damari (28), returned home and reunited with their families after 471 days in…
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Daily Brief: Emily, Doron, and Romi Are Back Home from Hamas Captivity
A special episode about our three returning hostages; Emily Damari, Romi Gonen, and Doron Steinbrecher, who were released from Hamas captivity after 471…
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Romi, Emily and Doron are Home
The first 3 hostages released from Hamas captivity as part of the ceasefire agreement
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Breaking News Update #2: Ceasefire in Effect
I just wanted to share another update about this day to keep readers looped in as the situation develops.
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Breaking News Update #1: Leave no man behind.
He’s home.
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Youssef and Hamza Ziyadne z"l
Two hostages killed in Hamas captivity were recovered from a tunnel in Rafah
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