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Romi, Emily and Doron reunite with their families: video of touching reunion

Freed after 471 days of captivity in Gaza, the three Israeli hostages return home amid hugs and emotion

The moment everyone has been waiting for has arrived: Romi Gonen, Emily Damari and Doron Steinbrecher have finally re-embraced their loved ones. After 471 days of captivity inside the Gaza Strip, the three Israeli hostages were freed this afternoon and were able to reunite with their families in an atmosphere of great emotion.

The pictures show the touching reunion, which took place immediately after their release. The three were handed over to the International Red Cross in Gaza and later transferred to the vicinity of the border with Israel, where they were met by the Israeli army. After crossing the border, they were transported by helicopter to a hospital facility, where they will undergo medical monitoring for the next few days.

The release is a moment of relief for their families and the whole country, as they await further developments related to the agreement that allowed their release.

רגעי מפגש השבות עם בני משפחותיהן, מהמרכז הרפואי שיבא בתל השומר.
קרדיט: עומר מירון / לע”מ pic.twitter.com/24AjD6fhk3

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