After the initial jubilation of being freed, the released captives — who have been held for more than 15 months — are likely to endure a trying re-entry, based on the testimony of those who were held hostage themselves.

Yafo, Israel - 01, 2025 The release on Saturday of Israeli hostage Yarden Bibas was celebrated in Tel Aviv's so-called Hostage Square with shouts of joy, but also with concern for the condition of his wife,

At the weekly Tel Aviv rally for the hostages, a prerecorded video is shown with the first public statement from former hostage Doron Steinbrecher since she was released on January 19.