In the first phase of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, hostages are being released from both sides. On Sunday, Hamas freed the Israeli hostages from their captivity. The Israel Defense Force said that the three released hostages, along with their mothers, have boarded an Israeli Air Force helicopter and reached the hospital, where they will meet the rest of their family members and will be given medical help.
British-Israeli Emily Damari, freed from Hamas captivity, reunites with her mother in an IDF camp in southern Israel. Her family said that Emily lost two of her fingers when they were shot by Hamas terrorists during the October 7 attack. Doron Steinbrecher met her mother after being held captive by Hamas for 471 days.
‘Emily came home but the wait for many families continues’
In a statement issued by Emily’s mother, she said, ‘After 471 days, Emily has finally come home. I want to thank all those who continued to fight for Emily during this horrific event and who never stopped chanting her name… in Israel, Britain, America and around the world. Thank you for bringing Emily back home.
He said, ‘The nightmare of Gaza is over for Emily but for many other families the wait continues. Every last hostage should be released and humanitarian assistance should be provided to those hostages who are still waiting to come home.
‘Many thanks to Trump’
A statement issued by Doron’s family said, ‘After 471 difficult days, our Dodo has finally returned to us. We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all those people who supported us in this difficult journey. Special thanks to the people of Israel for their unwavering support and strength during our darkest times. We also express our gratitude to President Trump for his important participation and support, which means a lot to us.
Romi Gonen had gone to participate in the music festival
The family said, ‘We will stand with all the families and will work with all our strength until they return to their homes.’ Romi Gonen also met her mother after being released from Hamas captivity. 24 year old Romi Gonen was caught by terrorists while running away from Nova Music Festival.
Romi traveled from her home in Kfar Veradim in northern Israel to the Nova Festival, which took place in the Negev desert in the south. More than 360 people were killed at the festival when Hamas fighters crossed the border and entered 2 km west. When the attack started, sirens started ringing. Romi called his family. Her mother heard gunshots and people shouting in Arabic during her last call with her daughter.
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