Emotional Reunion as 3 Hostages Are Released in Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal
Three Israeli women have returned home 15 months after being held hostage by Hamas. Doron Steinbrecher (31), Emily Damari (28), and Romi Gonen (24) were reunited with their families at the hospital. A touching reunion Sunday afternoon. “We hugged her and cried. we were impressed. we cried. It was the most exciting thing in the […]
Israel releases 90 Palestinian prisoners as part of cease-fire deal to free hostages
Israel released 90 Palestinian prisoners to cheering crowds in the West Bank, following the return of three Israeli hostages from Hamas captivity in the Gaza Strip. Some supporters were seen climbing on top of a bus carrying detainees from Israel's Ofer prison on the outskirts of Ramallah in the West Bank and waving Hamas flags, […]
‘Going to release our great hostages’
WASHINGTON — President Trump on Monday night pardoned hundreds of participants in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. He stayed true to his promise to pardon those involved in stopping the counting of electoral votes that day. The 78-year-old president, who signed the bill, told reporters in attendance that “about 1,500 people” had been pardoned […]
Israeli president calls Trump a ‘true friend’ on Inauguration Day, praises his work to release hostages
On Inauguration Day, Israeli President Isaac Herzog praised Donald Trump as a “true friend” of the country and thanked him for his efforts to secure the release of hostages from Hamas. “On behalf of the people of Israel, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to President Donald Trump on his inauguration as the […]
Noa Argamani joins families of Israeli hostages at DC rally to urge Trump to bring home every last loved one
Loved ones of Israeli hostages thanked President-elect Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., on Sunday for helping reach a cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas, ensuring the last souls held captive in Gaza are saved. He begged the next government to release him. A rally in front of the Washington Monument on the eve of Trump's […]
Auburn’s Bruce Pearl slams Hamas terrorists after 3 Israeli hostages are released
Auburn Tigers men's basketball coach Bruce Pearl sent a fierce message on social media Sunday in response to a video that appears to show Hamas terrorists handing over three Israeli hostages to the Red Cross. Video showed the hostages being moved from vehicle to vehicle amid large crowds of Hamas militants carrying guns and chanting […]
First Images of Israeli Hostages Reuniting with Families
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) releases for the first time photos of three female hostages, Romi Gonen, 24, who were freed on Sunday as part of a hostage deal with Hamas; did. Emily Damari, 38 years old. And Doron Steinbrecher, 31, returned to Israel. They were finally released after 471 days in captivity. All were […]
Bittersweet rejoicing as first hostages return to Israel after 471 days in captivity
In the first images of the three hostages, Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher and Emily Damari, released by the IDF on Sunday after long periods of captivity by Hamas, their faces spoke of their resilience. After 471 days in captivity, all three women were able to walk unaided from their Red Cross vehicle to waiting IDF […]
First Israeli Hostages Freed In Chaotic Gaza Scene With More Expected
Video footage appearing to show the first Israeli hostages was broadcast on Sunday, showing chaotic scenes in the Gaza Strip, with dozens more expected to be freed. After 15 months of destruction and deaths, reports on Wednesday revealed that Israel and Hamas have agreed to a temporary ceasefire. On ABC News' “This Week,” host Whit […]
After Delay, Hamas Provides Names of First Hostages to Be Freed
Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, Doron Steinbrecher. These are the names of the first three hostages released by Hamas on Sunday after a ceasefire agreement with Israel nearly collapsed after Hamas failed to submit the list as agreed. The three female hostages are the first of 33 to be released over the next six weeks as […]