First photos show tears and hugs as hostages are reunited with their parents

Israel has been glued to its screens for the handover of Karina, 20, Daniella, 20, Naama, 20, and Liri, 19.

Karina, a soldier at the Nahal Oz base, was abducted during the attack, as her sister Alexandra heard gunfire during a phone call between the two. A video released by Hamas later showed Karina being taken away in a vehicle.

Daniella another soldier based at Kibbutz Nahal Oz, appeared in a video released in July 2024, where she appealed for the Israeli government to secure the release of all hostages.

Likewise, Naama was seen in another Hamas video, her hands tied behind her back as she was bundled into a jeep. She had only just begun her military service when she was captured.

Similarly, Liri had just entered military training as a lookout at the Nahal Oz base when the attack took place. Her family has received messages from her through other released hostages.