Israeli Hostages Return Home After 2 Years
All 20 living hostages have returned to Israel, 2 years after being taken by Hamas.
Scenes of joyful reunions played out in public and private, as the hostages were reunited with their families.
- Hamas did not stage release ceremonies, a condition of the US-brokered ceasefire deal.
- Hostages were given phones to call their families while waiting for Red Cross vehicles.
"It's OK, Mom. Don't worry." - Bar Kupershtein
"The war is over. I love you." - Einav Zangauker to her son Matan Angrest
The return of the hostages follows an emotional morning that commanded the attention of Jews around the world.
Author's summary: 20 Israeli hostages return home after 2 years in captivity.