Middle East

Families of Hamas Hostages ‘Hopeful,’ ‘Nervous’ Awaiting Relatives’ Release

‘POINT OF COLLAPSE’

Israel has reportedly notified the families of hostages set to be released Friday. One relative said, “Until we get them home and hug them...I don’t think we can celebrate.”

Thomas Hand, left, the father of Emily Hand, listens to Orit Meir, the mother of Almog Meir, as she addresses journalists during a press conference at the Embassy of Israel, London, on November 20, 2023.
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