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Segev was taken from the Nova Music Festival and presumed dead for two years. His family only learned he was alive in February. Upon his release, Segev was overwhelmed with emotion, wailing as he reunited with his family.
The emotional reunion of the 20 Israeli hostages with their families after more than 700 days in captivity is a poignant reminder of the human impact of geopolitical conflicts. These reunions provide a rare moment of joy amidst the broader context of ongoing violence.
Aviatar David was kidnapped from the Nova Festival in southern Israel. A video released by Hamas showed him looking emaciated, akin to a Holocaust victim. His father didn't recognize him in the video. Today, Aviatar is free, smiling, and waving to the crowd.
Amir Ohana gave quite a beautiful speech. Actually, there's quite a moving moment in Amir Ohana's speech where he took the pin, these famous yellow hostage pins that you've seen, not just on Israelis, but on a lot of characters. He actually took his hostage pin off because all the live hostages were back in Israel.
Noah Schnall, a Jewish photojournalist, was detained and brutally treated by Israeli forces while reporting on the Gaza Freedom Flotilla Coalition. She was hung from metal shackles and beaten, highlighting the Israeli government's harsh treatment of even Jewish journalists who criticize their actions.
Moshe Levy, the brother-in-law of Henri Miran, a hostage for two years, expressed hope and excitement for the end of this chapter, focusing on preparations for Henri's return, including having a bag ready with clothes not forced upon him by terrorists.