Video: Documentation of the release of the two abductees Yelena Tropanov and Irena Tati/Photo: Reuters and documentation on social networks according to section 2A of the Copyright Law
01:16 - Biden: We are determined to free all the hostages still held by Hamas
US President Joe Biden said in a statement that "we are determined to release all the hostages still held by Hamas, including Liat Benin's husband, Aviv." In addition, Biden said, "The United States is working to prolong the lull in the fighting that has yielded results. Nearly 100 hostages have been released and humanitarian aid has entered northern Gaza for the first time since the start of the war."
01:15 - Gil Dickman, relative of Yarden and Carmel Gat: "Half a heart here - half a heart there"
Gil Dickman, a relative of Jordan Roman Gat, who was released tonight, and Carmel Gat, who is still held captive in Gaza, wrote on Twitter: "A night of joy and hope - our Jordan is already in Israel. Carmel is still in Gaza. Half heart here - half heart there.We will not stop until our hearts are whole.We will continue with all our strength - until Carmel and all the abductees return home."
01:07 - Biden talks with parents of released abductee Liat Benin-Atzili
US President Joe Biden spoke with the parents of Liat Benin-Atzili, an American citizen released from Hamas captivity.
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00:34 - Eshkol Mayor Gadi Yarkoni: Hugging the 12 women and children who returned to Israel
Eshkol Council Chairman Gadi Yarkoni welcomed the return of the abductees: "Eshkol embraces our 12 beloved children and women and the four dear Thai citizens who returned to Israeli soil this evening after 54 days in Hamas captivity. All of them are now in a safe and secure place, wrapped by security personnel and medical teams and will soon meet with their families. It's important that we all respect our members' time and privacy during these personal moments."
Yarkoni added, "Alongside the great joy and excitement upon their return, our hearts are not complete until the return of all our abducted and abducted loved ones! We call and hope for the return of all the abductees home as soon as possible."
00:20 - IDF: An elite unit and an ISA force are currently escorting the 14 abductees in Israeli territory
The IDF reported that an elite IDF unit and an ISA force are currently accompanying the 14 abductees returning to Israel, including 10 Israelis and four Thai nationals. "After undergoing an initial assessment of their medical condition, our forces will accompany the returnees until they reach their families in hospitals," it said.
In addition, they said that "IDF commanders and soldiers salute and embrace the abductees who return home. We will continue to work together with the bodies of the security establishment to return all the abductees and abductees. The IDF Spokesperson asks the public to show patience and sensitivity and respect the privacy of the returnees and their families."
00:19 - Mika Shani in response to the release of her brother Amit: "I waited for this moment for almost two months"
Mika Shani said in response to her brother Amit's release from Hamas captivity: "The news of Amit's return is the happiest thing in the world for me, I waited for this moment for almost two months. 54 days ago, my world, my family's and many others' world was completely turned upside down. I am returning from a delegation in Australia on behalf of the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs, I flew to the other side of the world to do everything possible to bring back my brother, my friends and all the other abductees who are there."
Mika added: "My family and I did everything possible during this time. My heart is with all the families of the abductees, we will not stop working until everyone returns home."
00:09 - Prime Minister's Office: 16 abductees released from captivity in Gaza arrive in Israel
The Prime Minister's Office reported that another 14 citizens had returned to Israeli territory, ten of our citizens and four foreign nationals. They join the two citizens, Yelena Tropanov and Irena Tati who were released earlier today. "Their families have been informed by the officials in charge that they have returned to Israel, and the Israeli government is committed to the return of all abducted and missing persons," the statement said.
00:08 - UN Secretary-General: "Reports of Hamas sexual violence on October 7 should be investigated"
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres referred to the rapes that occurred on October 7 on Account X: "There are numerous reports of sexual violence during Hamas's heinous acts of terrorism on October 7 that should be investigated and prosecuted vigorously," he wrote. "Gender-based violence must be condemned. Anytime. Everywhere.
00:07 - Anat Rosen, Liat's principal: "Liat is loved by her students who expected and wished every day for her return"
Anat Rosen, principal of the high school at the Nofey HaBasor school where Liat Atzili teaches, said of Liat that she " is a history and civics teacher, specialized in the Holocaust and coordinated the trips to Poland. A unique woman, smart and witty. She was loved and loved by all those around her, and by her students who looked forward and wished every day for her return."
23:45 - First photos of the released abductees
Release of the hostages
Video: Documentation of the release of ten Israeli abductees in the sixth phase29.11.23/Al Qahira
Release of abductees from Hamas captivity, Rafah crossing, November 29, 2023/Social media documentation under section 27A of the Copyright Law
Release of Thai abductees from Hamas captivity, Rafah crossing, November 29, 2023/Social media documentation under section 27A of the Copyright Law
Release of abductees from Hamas captivity, Rafah crossing, November 29, 2023/Social media documentation under section 27A of the Copyright Law
Release of abductees from Hamas captivity, Rafah crossing, November 29, 2023/Social media documentation under section 27A of the Copyright Law
Release of abductees from Hamas captivity, Rafah crossing, November 29, 2023/Social media documentation under section 27A of the Copyright Law
Release of abductees from Hamas captivity, Rafah crossing, November 29, 2023/Social media documentation under section 27A of the Copyright Law
23:22 - These are the names of the 10 Israeli abductees who have now been released
The 10 Israeli abductees transferred to the Red Cross this evening are: Raya Rotem, Raz Ben Ami, Yarden Roman, Liat Atzili, Moran Stella Yanai, Liam Or, Itai Regev, Ofir Engel, Amit Shani and Gali Tershansky. The ten join Yelena Tropanov and Irena Tati who were released earlier today.
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23:10 - Red Cross: On their way to Israel 10 Israeli abductees and 4 Thais
According to information provided by the Red Cross, 10 Israeli abductees are on their way to Israel. With them, four abductees with Thai citizenship will also return.
23:05 P.M. - Abductees Yelena Tropanov and Irena Tati arrive at Sheba Hospital
The Israeli abductees with Russian citizenship arrived at Sheba Hospital this evening after being released from Hamas captivity. The two will not be reunited with their families, after Yelena's husband was murdered on October 7 and her son Sasha and his partner Sapir remained captives in Gaza.
In the video: Irena Tati and Vilna Tropanov released from Hamas captivity arrived at Sheba Hospital29.11.23/Shlomi Gabbay
23:02 P.M. - The 10 abductees were transferred to the Red Cross
After nerve-racking hours, an Israeli official said the other 10 abductees had been handed over to the Red Cross.
22:41 - Documentation of Irena Tati in Israel alongside an IDF force
Irena Tati alongside IDF forces, upon her return to Israeli territory, November 29, 2023/official website, none
Irena Tati alongside IDF forces, upon her return to Israeli territory, November 29, 2023/official website, none
20:43 P.M. - IDF Spokesman: Hamas still holding 159 abductees
Video: IDF Spokesperson reports that the number of abductees stands at 159/Photo: IDF Spokesperson
20:42 P.M. - Abductees released from Thailand return home
The 17 Thai returnees leave the compound at Shamir Assaf Harofeh Hospital where they were hospitalized Wednesday evening and fly back to their homeland.
Thai freedmen on their way to the airport/official website, Shamir Spokesperson's Office
20:38 P.M. - The two abductees are now escorted by an IDF force in Israeli territory.
Irena and Vilna, the abductees released this evening from Hamas captivity, are now being escorted to Israel by IDF and Shin Bet forces. The two underwent an initial evaluation of their medical condition.
20:30 - The President of Israel will fly to the United Arab Emirates as part of the effort to free the hostages.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog will fly tomorrow to the global climate conference in the United Arab Emirates. As part of his visit, President Herzog will meet with world leaders and discuss the issue of returning the hostages.
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