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Protest outside Israel's parliament – "sacrificed hostages"

Relatives of Israelis still being held hostage by Hamas in Gaza have gathered outside the parliament in Jerusalem. The government is choosing war and political survival over the hostages' lives, they claim.

Protest outside Israel's parliament – "sacrificed hostages"

Doctors on released hostages: Psychologically complicated

The women who were released from Gaza are not doing well, according to a doctor who treated the former hostages. After over a year in captivity, the challenges are many.

Doctors on released hostages: Psychologically complicated

Released Hostages: Were Terrified at the Handover

They were taken from place to place and rarely saw the daylight. The women released from Hamas captivity testify about 471 days of harsh suffering.

Released Hostages: Were Terrified at the Handover

Freed Hostage: I'm the Happiest in the World

Emily Damari spent 471 days in Hamas captivity in Gaza. In a first statement after Sunday's release, she expresses happiness and gratitude.

Freed Hostage: I'm the Happiest in the World

The mother of the hostage: My daughter's nightmare is over

The three young women from the Hamas-hostage group labeled as terrorists, who were released as part of the ceasefire, are now back in Israel, according to the military. Mandy Damari, the mother of Emily Damari who was released, says that her daughter's "nightmare in Gaza is over".

The mother of the hostage: My daughter's nightmare is over