First Israeli hostages freed by Hamas following 471 days in captivity… – EVOL

TEL AVIV — Three hostages, including one who survived the brutal Nova music festival massacre during the Oct. 7 terrorist attack, have been freed after the Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal went into effect following hours of uncertainty.

Romi Gonen, 23, Emily Damari, 28, and Doron Steinbrecher, 30, were handed over to the Israel Defense Forces by the Red Cross on Sunday after 471 days in captivity.

Earlier, Hamas terrorists transferred the women to the aid group’s trucks during a chaotic scene in Gaza.

Romi Gonen, 23, Emily Damari, 28, and Doron Steinbrecher, 31, were returned to the Jewish state after 471 days in captivity. the Hostages Families Forum Headquarters/AFP/AFP via Getty Images Emily Damari, right, and her mother Mandy near kibbutz Reim, southern Israel after Emily was released from captivity by Hamas militants in Gaza, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025. GPO Israel / IDF Spokespersons’ Unit

In Tel Aviv’s Hostage Square, hundreds of Israelis sobbed and cheered to support the women’s families at a rally held by the Hostages and Missing Families Forum.

“Romi is coming back! Emily is coming back! Doron is coming back!” the crowd could be heard chanting.

Clay Richmond, a Texan volunteering for the Jewish National Fund, told The Post that everyone was thrilled at the news and overwhelmed

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