This is what we’ve been fighting for, for over 471 days. Welcome home Emily, Doron and Romi 🇮🇱 pic.twitter.com/VIXyaP1ntY
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) January 19, 2025
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:19pm on 19 Jan 2025,Sunday International
After 15 months in captivity, three hostages held by Hamas in Gaza—Doron Steinbrecher (31), Emily Damari (28), and Romi Gonen (24)—have returned to Israel. Released following a ceasefire agreement, the hostages were handed to the Red Cross in Gaza City before being transferred to Israeli authorities. Emily Damari, a dual British-Israeli citizen, was seen emotionally reconnecting with her mother. Celebrations erupted at Tel Aviv's Sheba Hospital, where the hostages arrived for medical care. Prime Minister Netanyahu reaffirmed Israel's commitment to bring all captives home. For every hostage released, Hamas has stated that 30 Palestinian prisoners will be freed.
