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Sunday, January 19, 2025
‘A day of joy and comfort’: Herzog welcomes return of hostages
Amy Spiro is a reporter and writer with The Times of Israel
President Isaac Herzog says that the entire nation is “rejoicing at your return” after Romi Gonen, Emily Damari and Doron Steinbrecher cross into Israel after 471 days in captivity.
“We send you and your families a huge embrace. This is a day of joy and comfort, and the beginning of a challenging journey of recovery and healing together,” says Herzog, sending his thoughts to the “anxious and grieving families whose loved ones have not yet returned.”