Families of freed hostages rejoice after 2 years of captivity

[ad_1] LONDON -- The households of the dwelling hostages launched by Hamas are reacting following their launch from captivity after being held for over two years.

As a part of a monumental Gaza ceasefire settlement, seven hostages -- Eitan Mor, Gali Berman, Ziv Berman, Matan Angrest, Omri Miran, Alon Ohel and Man Gilboa-Dalal -- had been the primary return house to Israel.

The household of Omri Miran launched a press release on Monday after he was handed over to IDF troops within the Gaza Strip.

"After greater than 700 lengthy, painful, and agonizing days, Omri will lastly obtain from Roni and Alma a therapeutic embrace," Miran's household mentioned of his two little women, ages 2 and 4. "We wish to thank the individuals of Israel from the underside of our hearts for standing by us within the darkest hours and on days when this second appeared like a distant and unattainable want. This second, right this moment, shouldn't be a private victory however a victory of a whole individuals."

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL - OCTOBER 13: Folks sing songs and cheer in Hostages Sq., after it was introduced that every one dwelling hostages had been launched and arrived again in Israel on October 13, 2025 in Tel Aviv, Israel. The ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas has introduced an finish to the 2 years of struggle that adopted the assaults of Oct. 7, 2023. A situation of the deal was the quick return of 48 hostages held in Gaza, round 20 of whom had been believed to be alive.

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"We additionally wish to categorical our deep gratitude to the safety forces and the heroic IDF troopers. We're at the start of a fancy and difficult, but shifting, journey of restoration.," the assertion continued. "We stay dedicated to the battle -- till the final hostage returns, and till the whole restoration of our beloved nation. Could Omri's return mark the start of this restoration and the unity of our individuals."

Eitan Mor’s household additionally launched a press release, saying “that is the day the Lord has made; allow us to rejoice and be glad in it."

“In reward and thanksgiving to God, we're completely satisfied to announce that our Eitan is house! Our beloved Eitan, how we waited for you, how we waited to see you lastly after two years. We noticed you for the final time right this moment, on Hoshana Rabbah, two years in the past, and we embrace you right this moment again into the household,” the assertion mentioned.