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Sunday, January 19, 2025
Footage shows families celebrating as released hostages handed over to troops
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
The IDF releases footage showing the families of former hostages Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher celebrating during the moments when they were handed over to troops in the Gaza Strip.
They can be seen jumping up and down, waving their hands in the air in joy and relief.
מצורף תיעוד של משפחות השבות צופות ברגעי החבירה לכוח צה״ל pic.twitter.com/TwLuIxBlaf
— צבא ההגנה לישראל (@idfonline) January 19, 2025