Father describes emotional reunion with son freed from Hamas after 500 days in captivity

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Sagui Dekel-Chen was released after nearly 500 days in Hamas captivity. His father, Jonathan, described their emotional reunion, saying it felt like being "born again." Sagui was abducted during the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel. Hamas announced it will release more hostages, including the remains of Shiri Bibas and her two young children, who were also taken during the October attacks. Jonathan expressed sorrow for the Bibas family, highlighting the tragedy of their loss. Sagui's release included heartwarming moments with his family, including his wife and newborn daughter. Jonathan noted the need for physical rehabilitation for Sagui and mentioned that five U.S. citizens remain captive in Gaza.


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