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Here’s what we know about the Israeli hostages released on Sunday.

J.Nelson3 months ago
Hamas released another 14 Israeli hostages on Sunday during the four-day pause in fighting with Israel, according to the Israeli government . The move came after an initial release of 13 Israelis on Friday followed by 13 additional Israelis late on Saturday.

Here’s what we know about the Israeli citizens released on Sunday.

Avigail Idan, 4

Avigail Idan

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Avigail’s parents, Roy Idan, 43, and Smadar Idan, 38, were killed in Kfar Aza during the Oct. 7 attack. Her two siblings Michael, 9, and Amelia, 6, both survived.

Avigail, who is a dual Israeli and U.S. citizen, turned 4 years old while in captivity. Her name has also been spelled “Abigail” in the U.S. media. President Biden has discussed Avigail in his public remarks and expressed particular gratitude for her release when he spoke to reporters on Sunday before leaving for Washington from Nantucket, Mass., where he marked the Thanksgiving holiday.

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