A young woman described as "at her happiest when she dances" is among three Israeli women released after 471 days held hostage by Hamas. Rom

Who are the three Israeli hostages released by Hamas?

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2025-01-19 23:00:04

A young woman described as "at her happiest when she dances" is among three Israeli women released after 471 days held hostage by Hamas.

Romi Gonen, 24, was captured as she tried to escape the Nova music festival when it was targeted by the militant group as part of the 7 October 2023 attack.

She has been freed alongside Doron Steinbrecher, 31, a veterinary nurse, and Emily Damari, 28, who holds dual British-Israeli nationality.

All three arrived back in Israel on Sunday after being released by Hamas in Gaza, and were emotionally reunited with their families.

Their release forms part of the first phase of the ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas, which began on Sunday. A total of 33 hostages are to be freed over the next six weeks.

Romi had travelled from her home in Kfar Veradim, northern Israel, to the Nova festival, which took place in the Negev Desert in the south.

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