Live Update 
From the Liveblog of
Monday, October 13, 2025
From the Liveblog of
Monday, October 13, 2025
Father of hostage in first release says family ‘waiting, waiting, waiting’
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on Google
Omri Miran from Kibbutz Nahal Oz was taken captive by Hamas terrorists to Gaza on October 7, 2023. (Courtesy)
Dani Miran, the father of reportedly freed hostage Omri Miran, says “we are waiting, waiting and waiting,” to be reunited.
“People slept at the Hostages Square [waiting for the release],” he adds, speaking with Channel 12. “They are crazy, but this is the people of Israel.”
The family of Nimrod Cohen is greeted by hundreds of supporters lining the road as they make their way to the Re’im military base, where the freed hostages will go once in Israeli hands.
Many well-wishers are gathered at the Shaar Hanegev junction, a 15-minute drive from Re’im, holding yellow flags and Israeli flags and watching a livestream on TV.
If you’d like to comment, join
The Times of Israel Community.
The Times of Israel Community.
JOIN THE TOI COMMUNITY
Already a member? Log in here