21 images of the release and emotional reunions of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners

Polly Thompson,Ella HopkinsJan 14, 2024, 23:16 IST

Hila Rotem Shoshani is embraced by her uncleThe Israeli Army/AP

Over three days, Israeli hostages abducted by Hamas during its October 7 terror attack were released.
Hamas agreed to release 50 Israelis in exchange for the release 150 Palestinians prisoners in Israel.

Freed hostages and prisoners have been reunited with their families in emotional scenes in Israel and the West Bank.

Hamas released a further 17 hostages on Sunday, Israel Defense Forces spokesperson Daniel Hangari said on X. Israel responded by handing over 39 Palestinian prisoners. It follows the release of 41 hostages over Friday and Saturday.

Israeli authorities confirmed this morning they had released 39 Palestinian prisoners on Friday, including women and minors, the Guardian reported.

Hamas agreed to release 50 Israelis in exchange for Israel releasing 150 Palestinians under the terms of the four-day cease-fire.

Doron Katz-Asher, 34, and her two daughters Raz and Aviv

Doron and Yoni Katz-Asher and their two daughters, Raz and Aviv, are reunited as a family.Schneider Children's Medical Center Spokesperson / AP

Raz Katz-Asher, 4, and Aviv Katz-Asher, 2

Yoni Katz-Asher hugs his two daughters after they were released from Gaza on Friday.ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE / Reuters

Ohad Munder, 9, and his mother, Keren Munder, 54

Ohad Munder, 9, is reunited with his familySchneider Children's Medical Center Spokesperson / Reuters

Ruti Munder, 78

Ruti MunderISRAELI PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE / Reuters

Danielle Aloni, 45, and her daughter, Emilia, 5

Five year-old Amelia Aloni and her mother Daniel meet family members at the Schneider Children's Medical Center.Schneider Children's Medical Center Spokesperson / Reuters

Margalit Mozes, 77

Margalit Mozes is greeted by an Israeli soldier after arriving in Israel.IDF / AP

Adina Moshe, 72

Adina MosheHOSTAGES AND MISSING FAMILIES FORUM / Reuters

Yaffa Adar, 85

Yafa AdarHOSTAGES AND MISSING FAMILIES FORUM / Reuters

Hanna / Channa Katzir, 76

Hanna KatzirHOSTAGES AND MISSING FAMILIES FORUM / Reuters

Hannah / Channa Peri, 79

Channa PeriHOSTAGES AND MISSING FAMILIES FORUM / Reuters

The ten Thai workers who were taken hostage

Thai workers taken hostage by Hamas pose with a member of Thai mission after a medical checkup in Tel Aviv, Israel.MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS THAILAND / Reuters

Natthawaree Mulkan

Natthawaree Mulkan, right, one of the Thai workers taken hostage by Hamas.MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS THAILAND / Reuters

Israa Jaabis, 38

Israa Jaabis hugs a family member in Jerusalem.Latifeh Abdellatif/Reuters

Shuruq Dwayat

Shuruq Dwayat is hugged by a family member in east Jersulam.Mahmoud Illean/AP

Aseel al-Titi, 23

Aseel al-Titi was greeted by friends and family at Balata refugee camp in the West Bank.Majdi Mohammed/AP

Raghad Fan

Raghad Fan (right) greets family in Baytunia, the West Bank.Ahmad Gharabli/AFP via Getty Images

Hanin Barghouti

Hanin Barghouti speaking to crowds after her release from prison.Ahmad Gharabli/AFP via Getty Images

Released Palestinian prisoners, names unknown

Released Palestinian prisoners in a Red Cross bus in the West Bank.Ahmad Gharabli/AFP via Getty Images

Emily Hand, 9

9-year-old Irish-Israeli Emily Hand is greeted by her dadThe Israeli Army/AP

Hila Rotem Shoshani, 13