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Keith Siegel
Returned hostages, families of hostages meet Vice President JD Vance
Vance reiterates Trump administration’s commitment to securing release of all 59 hostages still held in Gaza, saying they 'remain hopeful' and emphasizing urgency of bringing them home as soon as possible
Daniel Edelson, New York
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04.10.25
‘We were in hell’: freed hostages tell congressional Republicans, call for rescue of all others
Trump vows not to rest untill every hostage is returned in NRCC standing with Iair Horn and Keith Siegel, who were freed from Hamas captivity at NRCC gala
Daniel Edelson, New York
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04.09.25
'It's not politics — it’s saving lives': Hostages' families urge US action at Senate hearing
Emotional roundtable, co-chaired by Sens. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., and Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., included testimonies from Americans formerly held by Hamas and relatives of those still missing
Daniel Edelson, New York
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04.03.25
Torture, starvation and despair: Yarden Bibas details Gaza captivity in '60 Minutes' interview
Watch the interview: Former hostages Keith Siegel, Tal Shoham and Yarden Bibas recount Hamas’ unspeakable brutality in CBS interviews, pleading with Trump to halt Gaza war and secure the release of 59 captives still trapped in tunnels
Daniel Edelson, New York
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03.31.25
'They handcuffed one of the boys, cut his hand—and smiled'
Delegation of Hamas captivity survivors describe chilling abuse, credit Trump for their rescue in emotional White House meeting and plead for release of those still held captive
Ynetnews
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03.06.25
Freed hostages head to White House to meet with Trump
Eli Sharabi, who lost his wife and daughters on Oct. 7; Omer Shem Tov, released from captivity last Saturday; Iair Horn, whose farewell with his captive brother filmed by Hamas; and Aviva and Keith Siegel, whose video shared by US president, will travel to Washington
Itamar Eichner
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03.03.25
Cairo talks focus on extending cease-fire amid fragile hostage negotiations
Israel attempts to secure additional hostage releases before Saturday, but chances appear slim as discussions with Hamas on extending the deal terms have only just begun
Ynet correspondents
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02.28.25
Keith Siegel on captivity: 'Living with shortness of breath, chest pain and pressure'
Keith Siegel describes horrific conditions during his Hamas captivity, including being held in tunnels and moved 33 times; meeting with ministers, Siegel emphasizes urgent need to rescue remaining hostages and shares his recovery journey
Shilo Freid
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02.28.25
Freed hostage Keith Siegel shares his journey of faith in captivity
After 484 days in Hamas captivity, Keith Siegel shares how prayer and blessings brought him strength; with the support of the Jewish community in Miami, captivity survivors like Siegel and his wife Aviva are finding ways to rebuild their lives
Shilo Freid
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02.27.25
Keith Siegal returns to Kfar Aza: 'My heart is as shattered as my home'
Released hostage held for nearly 500 days by Hamas terrorists since his abduction in the Oct. 7 massacre says that day has never ended for him and could not until all of the hostages are free and return home
Yael Ciechanover
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02.24.25
American ex-hostage thanked Trump in video from ruins of kibbutz - Trump shared it on social media
U.S. president shares former captive's video with his over 9 million followers on his Truth Social platform, in which Siegel stands amid the ruins of Kfar Aza and thanks Trump for his efforts to secure the deal, stresses all hostages must return home
Yael Ciechanover
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02.24.25
'Tortured, held in inhumane conditions, barely seeing sunlight': Keith Siegal's ordeal
Shir Siegal says her father was strengthened by knowledge that Israelis were fighting for he release but disheartened by the division and incitement in the country; says he chose to wrap himself with flag and walk despite pain and weakness
Lior Ohana
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02.03.25
More Hamas cruelty: Keith Siegel forced to write 'thank you' letter to his captors
Not just 'gift bags' and 'release certificates': In a letter circulated online, the hostage released from captivity Saturday allegedly confessed to Hamas and wrote 'Those guarding me during this period took care of all my needs,' it read; But the Hostages and Missing Families Forum clarified: 'The terrorists who held him forced him to write them a detailed letter of thanks, this is another example of Hamas' cruelty'
Lior Ohana
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02.02.25
Keith thought his son had been murdered, then heard his voice on radio; Yarden and Ofer suffered physical and mental abuse
The three hostages released Saturday spoke of appalling conditions including lack of food and frequent moves to new hiding places; Keith was forced to eat meat despite being a vegetarian; and Yarden Bibas, who learned Arabic in captivity, was imprisoned in a cage with Ofer Calderon and was subjected to physical and mental abuse.
Yael Ciechanover, Gal Ganot
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02.01.25
'Dad, you’re a hero!': Keith Siegel's emotional homecoming from Gaza captivity
Wrapped in Israeli flag, Siegel returns to Israel after 484 days in Hamas captivity, waving to supporters at hospital; his wife Aviva tearfully exclaims, 'He looks good!' His daughter Shir calls him a 'champion'
Ynet correspondents
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02.01.25
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