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,

Palestinian militant group Hamas released on Friday the names of three Israeli hostages that will be released on Saturday. The hostages are Ofer Calderon, Keith Siegel and Yarden Bibas, Hamas armed wing spokesperson Abu Obeida said in a post on his telegram channel.