The 13 Israeli hostages released tonight are:
Sharon Avigdori, 52, and her daughter Noam, 12 from Kibbutz Be’eri. Around ten members of their extended family are still being held hostage in Gaza, several members of their family were killed on October 7th.
Emily Hand, 9, who had been at a sleepover at her friend’s house. Earlier her father had been told she was killed, before learning she was in fact held hostage—to him, a worst case scenario.
Alma Or, 13, and sibling Noam Or, 17, from Kibbutz Be’eri. Their father, Dror Or, and cousin Liam Or, are still being held hostage in Gaza. Their mother, Yonat, was murdered by Hamas on October 7th.
Hila Rotem, 13, was released without her mother Raya Rotem, despite Hamas’s agreement not to separate children from their mothers.
Shiri Weiss, 53, and her daughter Noga, 18, from Kibbutz Be’eri. Shiri’s husband—Noga’s father, is considered missing.
Shoshan Haran, 67, and her daughter, Adi Shoham 38, and children Yahel, 3, and Naveh, 8, from Kibbutz Be’eri, who were taken hostage after their home was set on fire by Hamas terrorists. Several family members remain hostage in Gaza.
Maya Regev, 21, who was kidnapped from the Supernova music festival. Her brother, Itai, 18, is still being held by Hamas.
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