Freed hostage Rom Braslavski shared how his appreciation for tefillin had grown since his release, recalling that he dreamed of putting them on during captivity and urging others to seize the opportunity.

In his first international interview since his release from Gaza in October 2025, Evyatar David spoke to CNN about the torture Hamas put him through, how it nearly left him dead, and how he struggles every day to return to the man he once was.

After more than 11 years in Hamas captivity in Gaza, the body of Hadar Goldin was finally returned to Israel for burial, closing a painful and deeply emotional chapter for both the Goldin family and the nation.