Hostages released
Israeli hostage Mia Schem is transferred to Red Cross custody by Hamas terrorists, in Gaza City, ahead of her return to Israel, November 30, 2023. (The Times of Israel: Telegram screen capture: Used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
December 1, 2023, 7:43 am
Hamas frees 2 Israeli women, with 6-8 more set for return alongside 3 bodies
Mia Schem, 21, and Amit Soussana, 40, back in Israel as part of seventh group to be released from captivity in Gaza.
By Agencies and TOI Staff
Israeli hostages released on November 29, 2023: Top L-R: Raz Ben Ami, Yarden Roman, Liat Atzili, Moran Stela Yanai; middle: Liam Or, Itay Regev, Ofir Engel, Amit Shani; bottom: Gali Tarshansky, Raaya Rotem, Yelena Trupanov, and her mother Irena Tati. (Courtesy: combination image/Times of Israel)
November 30, 2023, 10:47 am
In 6th release, 12 Israelis and 4 Thais freed from Gaza following 54 days of captivity
Among those freed are Raaya Rotem, mother of Hila released days ago; 13-year-old Gali Tarshansky; Yarden Roman-Gat, who handed daughter to husband to flee to safety.
By AMY SPIRO
Moment of freedom – Margalit Moses emerges from Hamas captivity. Photo: Seven News
November 30, 2023, 9:00 am
Relief and joy for family members in Australia
Australian relatives of Israeli hostages released from Hamas captivity in Gaza have expressed their relief at knowing their loved ones are finally free.
By PETER KOHN & CARLY ADNO
Israeli hostages released on November 28, 2023: Top L-R: Ditza Heiman, Tamar Metzger, Noralin Babadila Agojo, Ada Sagi, Meirav Tal; bottom: Rimon Kirsht, Ofelia Roitman, Gabriela Leimberg and her daughter Mia, Clara Marman. (Courtesy; combination image: Times of Israel)
November 29, 2023, 7:57 am
10 Israeli and 2 Thai hostages arrive back in Israel after 53 days in Gaza captivity
8 women, one teen and her mom freed; most were kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Oz; footage shows them walking, flanked by armed, masked terrorists.
By Michael Bachner
Israeli hostages released on November 27, 2023: Top L-R: Sharon Aloni Cunio and her children Emma and Yuli, siblings Sahar and Erez Calderon; bottom: Karina Engel-Bart and her children Mika and Yuval, siblings Yagil and Or Yaakov, and Eitan Yahalomi. (Courtesy; combination image: Times of Israel)
November 28, 2023, 8:46 am
Nine children, two mothers released from Hamas captivity as truce holds for 4th day
After delays, uncertainty, latest group of hostages – all from Nir Oz – freed from Gaza; IDF says Hamas handed Bibas family off to a different terror faction in Khan Younis.
By TOI STAFF
Family and supporters of the estimated 240 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza complete the final leg of a five-day solidarity rally calling for their return, from Tel Aviv to the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, November 18, 2023. (The Times of Israel: AP/Mahmoud Illean)
November 22, 2023, 1:00 pm
Cabinet approves deal for return of 50 hostages in exchange for multi-day ceasefire
Israel believes Hamas could potentially locate some 30 more mothers and children and that the 4-day halt could be extended by extra day per each 10 Israeli hostages freed.
By JACOB MAGID and TAL SCHNEIDER
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