Israel: Eyes got filled with tears after seeing mother after 471 days, three hostage women returned home

Jerusalem. In the first phase of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, hostages are being released from both sides. On Sunday, Hamas freed Israeli hostages from its captivity. The Israel Defense Force (IDF) said that the three released hostages have reached the hospital with their mothers in an Israeli Air Force helicopter, where they will meet the rest of their family members and will be given medical help.

British-Israeli Emily Damari, who was released from Hamas captivity, met her mother at the IDF camp in southern Israel. Her family said that Emily lost two of her fingers when she was shot by Hamas terrorists during the October 7 attack. Doron Steinbrecher met his mother after being in Hamas captivity for 471 days.

‘Emily is home but many families continue to wait’
In a statement issued by Emily’s mother, she said, ‘After 471 days, Emily is finally home. I want to thank all those who continued to fight for Emily during this horrific incident and who never stopped taking her name… in Israel, Britain, America and around the world. Thank you for bringing Emily back home.’

She said, ‘The nightmare of Gaza is over for Emily but the wait continues for many other families. Every last hostage must be released and humanitarian aid must be provided to those hostages who are still waiting to come home.’

‘Thank you very much Trump’
In a statement issued by Doron’s family, it was said, ‘After 471 difficult days, our Dodo has finally returned to us. We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to all those who supported us in this difficult journey. Special thanks to the people of Israel who gave us unwavering support and gave us strength in our darkest hour. 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 work with all our might until they return to their homes.’ Romi Gonen also met her mother after being released from Hamas captivity. 24-year-old Romi Gonen was captured by terrorists while fleeing the Nova Music Festival.

Romi had gone from her home in Kfar Vradim 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 began, sirens started ringing. Romi called her family. Her mother heard gunfire and people screaming in Arabic during her last call with her daughter.