Hostage Romi Gonen’s Father Sheds Tears Of Joy As Hamas Frees His Daughter | Video – News18
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As part of the first phase of Gaza ceasefire deal, Hamas has agreed to release 33 hostages, including children, women—such as female soldiers—and individuals over the age of 50
Romi Gonen’s father reacts to the news that his daughter is back home in Israel | Image/X@Israel
The father of Romi Gonen, one of the three hostages freed today from Hamas captivity as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal, was seen celebrating the return of his daughter to Israel after 471 days.
The Palestinian militant outfit Hamas handed over three Israeli women hostages to the IDF (military) through the Red Cross on Sunday, pausing a 15-month-old war that has brought devastation in the Middle East.
The Israel Defence Force (IDF) released footage showing Gonen’s father jumping up and down, waving their hands in the air in joy and relief.
The three released hostages arrived at the initial reception point in southern Israel, where they reunited with their mothers, said IDF in a statement, adding that their officers from the Manpower Directorate and IDF medical team are accompanying the released hostages for medical assessment.
Several hours of tension prevailed before the start of the ceasefire as Hamas missed the deadline to hand over the list of hostages to be freed and Israel refused to halt the bombarding until the militant group released the names, raising fears of the deal facing a blow before even coming to effect.
In the list of hostages, Hamas released the names of three women- Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher and Emily Damari, with their families confirming that they will be released on Sunday afternoon, marking the first exchange of hostages since November 2023.
They are the first hostages to be freed in a deal since November 2023.
“According to information received from the Red Cross, 3 Israeli hostages were transferred to the Red Cross and they are on their way toward IDF and ISA forces in Gaza,” IDF said earlier in a separate statement.
Under the first phase of the agreement, set to last 42 days, Hamas has agreed to release 33 hostages, including children, women—such as female soldiers—and individuals over the age of 50.
In return, Israel will release 50 Palestinian prisoners for each female Israeli soldier freed by Hamas and 30 prisoners for other female hostages.
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