The IDF spokesperson has released the initial photos of several Israelis who were released from Hamas captivity during their first meeting with family members. The emotional encounter between Emily Hand and her father, Thomas, and between Hila Rotem Shoshani, whose mother remains in Hamas captivity, and her uncle, was documented in photos and videos.
7 View gallery
Emily Hand reunites with her father after she was held hostage in Gaza for 50 days
(IDF)
Twelve out of the 13 Israelis released late Saturday from Hamas captivity arrived at Sheba Medical Center. Earlier, Maya Regev, the first hostage from the Re'im music festival to be released from captivity in Gaza, was taken to Soroka Hospital for medical treatment due to a leg injury. Four Thai civilians, also released alongside the Israelis, were taken to Assaf Harofeh Medical Center.
7 View gallery
Hila Rotem Shoshani reunites with her uncle after she was held hostage in Gaza for 50 days
(IDF)
A week after Emily celebrated her 9th birthday, and after 50 days in Hamas captivity, she was released together with her friend Hila Rotem Shoshani, 13 - at whose house she was staying on the morning of October 7. Both of them are residents of Kibbutz Be'eri.
First published: 05:36, 11.26.23