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The exchange of hostages and prisoners is, for the Israelis, certainly the biggest point. Getting the remaining hostages from October 7th, 2023. This would be in exchange for prisoners in Israeli custody. And this is by far has been the biggest point of contention.
Eli Sharabi's memoir, 'Hostage,' is the first published account by a released Israeli hostage, detailing his experiences in captivity.
The Israeli ceasefire, though not fully adhered to, has not been scrapped, and living hostages are expected to be returned to Israel by midday on Monday. Israel has published a list of 250 names it will release after the hostages are returned.
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.
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.
The release of 1,700 Palestinian hostages by Israel, many of whom were detained without charge, marks a significant moment in the ongoing conflict. This event is part of a larger exchange that also saw the return of 20 Israeli hostages, highlighting the complex dynamics of prisoner swaps in the region.
The hostages coming home is an extraordinary, historic moment, celebrated by thousands of Israelis as they returned to their homeland. This event marks a significant milestone in the ongoing conflict.
Jared Kushner, Steve Witkoff, and Ivanka Trump were on the ground in Tel Aviv, involved in the hostage negotiations. They visited Hostage Square, where protests have been held every weekend, and thanked President Trump, receiving an enthusiastic response from the crowd.