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Omer Shem Tov
'I heard the soldiers, and the terrorists were already holding their weapons next to me, armed and ready'
Hamas captivity survivor Omer Shem Tov details in video his time in captivity and urges swift action to free 59 remaining hostages; held alone in tunnels for over a year, he warns they are being broken and calls on Israel’s government to act now
Ynet correspondents
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03.15.25
'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
‘He was completely alone’: Hostage’s father shares son's harrowing ordeal
Omer Shem Tov spent more than a year in Hamas captivity, most of it underground; his father, Malki, describes his harsh conditions and the family’s fight for his release, culminating in emotional reunion after 505 days
Yael Ciechanover
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03.04.25
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
Freed hostage in 1st social media post recalls slain captive Ori Danino’s bravery: 'He appeared like an angel'
Ori Danino courageously returned during the Nova attack to rescue Omer Shem Tov and Maya and Itay Regev; He was kidnapped and later killed by Hamas, but his actions saved their lives; Shem Tov honors Ori’s memory and heroism, thanks soldiers for fighting for him and other hostages
Bar Zaga
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02.25.25
With hostage's return, Ori Danino’s final act of heroism is complete
On October 7, Danino was close to escaping the Nova music festival when he made a fateful decision - to turn back and try to rescue Omer Shem Tov and Maya and Itay Regev; the three were released, but Danino was killed in captivity
Gilad Cohen
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02.24.25
Freed hostage to his mother: 'I brought you a gift from the duty-free shop' in Gaza
Omer Wenkert shows astounding mental fortitude as he jokes about his release with mother; Omer Shem Tov takes family photo and quotes famous rapper; Eliya Cohen's relatives says wasn't treated but is improving in hospital
ynet correspondents
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02.23.25
Omer Shem Tov was alone in captivity: 'Lost weight, made to kiss Hamas terrorists in ceremony'
Former hostage's father recounts his words on conditions in captivity, noting he lost a significant amount of weight and was held alone for over a year
Lihi Gordon
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02.22.25
Over 60 hostages still in Gaza after six releases as Israel mulls deal's second phase
Return of six living hostages marks penultimate captive handover in cease-fire's first phase, with officials assessing options for further releases during the second phase's negotiations
Ynet
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02.22.25
Our life's mission is complete', Omer Shem Tov's dad says
After being abducted from the Nova festival, Omer returns having been held hostage for 505 days; 'We don't know all of the horrors but for now will just hug him again and again'
Eitan Glickman, Lihi Gordon
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02.22.25
Some hostage families are still waiting to learn if their loved ones are dead
Families anxiously await confirmation of whether their loved ones are alive or dead, as six hostages are set to be freed Saturday; Meanwhile, Israel prepares to identify and bury victims whose remains will be returned in the coming days; 'How can they not tell us anything? How can they leave us to figure it out on our own?'
Hagar Kochavi, Yael Ciechanover
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02.19.25
'These are lives that can be saved,' released hostage pleads for deal
Maya and Itay Regev, abducted alongside their friend Omer Shem Tov during Hamas massacre at Nova festival, try to rebuild their lives but remain in limbo as they wait for Omer and over 100 other captives to be freed
Yael Ciechanover
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12.02.24
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