Released Israeli hostage Omer Shmer Tov hugged by his family | VOA News

“You’re heroes,” released Israeli hostage Omer Shem Tov told his parents as they embraced, laughing and crying, in the moments of their initial reunion near the Gaza border on Saturday. More Israeli hostages were released Saturday in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and detainees as part of a ceasefire deal as a body returned from Gaza Friday was confirmed to be that of hostage Shiri Bibas. Eliya Cohen, 27; Omer Shem Tov, 22; and Omer Wenkert, 23, waved while holding their release certificates before being handed over to the Red Cross Saturday in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza. Cohen, Tov and Wenkert were taken from a music festival during the October 7, 2023, terror attack on Israel by Hamas, a U.S.-designated terror group. https://www.voanews.com/a/more-israeli-hostages-released-in-gaza-following-return-of-bibas-remains/7984302.html » Subscribe to VOA News: https://bit.ly/3KIPysi » Watch more VOA News video: https://www.youtube.com/c/VOANews Voice of America (VOA) is the largest U.S. international broadcaster, providing news and information in nearly 50 languages to an estimated weekly audience of more than 354 million people. VOA produces content for digital, television, and radio platforms. It is easily accessed via your mobile phone and on social media. It is also distributed by satellite, cable, FM and MW, and is carried on a network of more than 3,500 affiliate stations. Since its creation in 1942, Voice of America has been committed to providing comprehensive coverage of the news and telling audiences the truth. Through World War II, the Cold War, the fight against global terrorism, and the struggle for freedom around the globe today, VOA exemplifies the principles of a free press. Connect with VOA News: » VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://www.voanews.com » LIKE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/voanews » FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/voanews » FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/VOANews » FOLLOW US ON THREADS: https://www.threads.net/@voanews #news #voanews