Category: Jerusalem Post

The day that Emily Damari, Romi Gonen, and Doron Steinbrecher returned home to Israel in photos.

The items inside the bag gave a clear depiction of psychological torture methods Hamas used on captives – and tried to send it with them into their lives post-captivity.

The ceasefire and hostage deal’s next test will be whether Israel will get the list on Friday before the next round of hostage releases is set to be carried out on Saturday.

Hostages expected to be released in the first phase are those who fall under the humanitarian category, such as women, children, elderly or wounded.

With the hostages now in Israel’s custody, one of the main concerns is preventing life-threatening complications such as salt imbalances and refeeding syndrome.

Hamas is portraying it as a victory. Pro-Iran groups will see it as a victory as well. Qatar and Turkey, which back Hamas, will also see it as a victory.

After a year of intense conflict, how did Hamas manage to survive and regroup in Gaza?

Hamas has impressive control over every aspect of Gaza, from local media to hospitals and schools. It will galvanize all of this to help portray this as a victory for the group.

Hostages expected to be released in the first phase are those who fall under the humanitarian category, such as women, children, elderly or wounded.

Romi Gonen was abducted as she tried to flee the Nova Music Festival. Terrorists shot her in her hand before dragging her to Gaza.