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The organization included several children, in addition to a 4-year-old Israeli-American woman and a Russian-Israeli who is the first child to be released.
By Isabel Kershner, Nadav Gavrielov and Katherine Rosman
Hamas released another 14 Israeli hostages on Sunday after a four-day pause in fighting with Israel, according to the Israeli government. The move comes after an initial release of thirteen Israelis on Friday, followed by another thirteen Israelis on Saturday night.
Here’s what we know about the Israeli posted on Sunday.
Avigail’s parents, 43-year-old Roy Idan and 38-year-old Smadar Idan, were killed in Kfar Aza in the Oct. 7 attack. Her two siblings Michael, 9, and Amelia, 6, survived.
Avigail, who holds dual Israeli-U. S. citizenship, served four years while in captivity. Her call also spelled out “Abigail” in the U. S. media. President Biden referred to Avigail in his public remarks and expressed special gratitude for his release when he spoke to reporters on Sunday. before departing for Washington from Nantucket, Massachusetts, where he celebrated the holiday of Thanksgiving.
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