Live Update 
From the Liveblog of
Saturday, February 1, 2025
From the Liveblog of
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Released hostage Keith Siegel is back in Israel after 484 days in Hamas captivity
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleEmanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
People standing next to a poster of hostage Keith Siegel react as they watch his release on a screen at hostage square in Tel Aviv on February 1, 2025. (Photo by Jack GUEZ / AFP)
Released hostage Keith Siegel has crossed the border into Israel, after 484 days in Hamas captivity, the IDF says.
Siegel was escorted out of the Gaza Strip by Israeli special forces, after being handed over to them by the Red Cross.
The IDF is bringing him to a facility near the border for an initial physical and mental checkup, and to meet with family members.
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