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Avinatan Orr and his girlfriend, Noah Argamanid, were taken hostage at the Supernova Music Festival. Despite having a chance to escape, Avinatan stayed with Noah. Today, they are reunited, holding each other tightly, hoping for a future together.

Matan Zengauker, a 25-year-old Israeli, was kidnapped on October 7th. His final text to his mother was 'Mom, I love you. Someone is here.' His release brought immense relief and joy to his family, who had been waiting for this moment.

Eli Sharabi was released on February 8th, 2025, under a ceasefire agreement, only to learn that his wife and daughters had been murdered.

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.

Eli Sharabi survived 491 days in Hamas captivity, enduring psychological and physical torture, because he believed he would be reunited with his family.

Eli Sharabi's release was marked by a public spectacle orchestrated by his captors, which he endured as his last humiliation before freedom.

Mustafa Abutaha, an English teacher in Gaza, described the scene when Palestinian prisoners returned as the largest crowd he had ever seen, with people waving, shouting, and dancing. He expressed a sense of amazement and sang a song called 'Freedom is back.'

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.

The release of hostages and the celebrations in Israel and Gaza show the relief and joy after years of conflict. It's incredible to see the young people who suffered so much finally celebrating.