Live Updates | After over 470 days: Romi, Emily, and Doron come home
Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher have returned to Israel after more than 470 days in captivity in Gaza.
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Live Updates: Romi, Emily, and Doron released from Hamas captivity
Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher were handed over to the IDF after more than 470 days in captivity in Gaza.
Watch: Thousands sing at Hostages Square
Thousands of Israelis gather at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv as Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher are released from Hamas captivity.
Live Updates: Romi, Emily, and Doron transferred to the Red Cross
Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher were handed over to Red Cross representatives in Gaza this afternoon after more than 470 days in captivity in Gaza.
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President Isaac Herzog and First Lady Michal Herzog prayed for the well being of Romi, Emily, and Doron and for the return of the hostages.
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Watch Live: 3 Hostages Being Released From Gaza
Hamas has delivered the names of the three hostages scheduled to be released on Sunday at about 4 p.m. in Israel, female hostages Doron Steinbrecher, Emily Damari, and Romi Gonen.Full Story