Israeli Hostages Reunite With Families After 2 Years

Images and video showed emotional scenes as hostages embraced their loved ones after 738 days in captivity.
Israeli Hostages Reunite With Families After 2 Years
People watch the hostage release live stream at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv on Oct. 13, 2025. Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images
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Hostages who had been held by Hamas for more than two years finally returned to their families in Israel on Monday.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) posted images and video on X of hostages emotionally reuniting with their loved ones, as part of the first phase of the cease-fire between the terror group and the Jewish state.
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