Hamas backtracks and Releases the Second Batch of Hostages

 

Thirteen Israelis and four foreigners were released from Hamas captivity Saturday evening.

The first hostages to be released were identified by members of their kibbutz, Kibbutz Be'eri, who were watching the live coverage from their hotel near the Dead Sea.

Sharon Avigdori, 52 years old, is a drama therapist who works with people on the autism spectrum.
She employs endless sensitivity and compassion to reach children on the autism spectrum, working patiently within their world to nurture each child's potential.

Additionally, Sharon mentors therapists and counsels parents of children on the spectrum.

Sharon loves people and animals, and anyone who knows her immediately falls in love with her because it’s impossible to miss her enormous heart.

Sharon was kidnapped with her daughter Noam from Kibbutz Be'eri. Additionally, seven more members of her family were kidnapped and 3 were murdered.

Noam Avigdori, 12 years old, about to celebrate her Bat Mitzvah. She is a cheerful girl who is always surrounded by many friends.

Noam is a member of the Scouts youth movement, a good friend to all, and very funny.

Because of her love for dogs, she would occasionally work as a dog walker for the dogs in the building.

Noam is described as a ray of light for their family, friends, and anyone who meets her and her radiant smile. Bursting with energy and charisma, always caring for others and volunteers whenever possible.

Noam was kidnapped along with her mother Sharon from Kibbutz Be'eri while visiting Sharon’s brother. In addition, 7 more members of her family were kidnapped and 3 were murdered.

Alma Or, 13 years old, is a very pretty girl, a good friend, and a funny kid. She was kidnapped from her home in Kibbutz Be'eri along with her older brother Noam and their father Dror.

Their mother Yonat was murdered. Their older brother Yaheli survived the inferno, as he was at his post in northern Israel where he is doing a year of national service.

Noam Or, 17 years old, kidnapped from hishome in Kibbutz Be'eri along with his little sister Alma and their father Dror.

Their mother Yonat was murdered and their older brother Yaheli survived the inferno as he was at his post in northern Israel where he is doing a year of national service.

Emily Hand, 9 years old, from Kibbutz Be'eri, celebrated her birthday last night, Friday, November 24th.

Emily's mother, Liat, passed away from cancer when Emily was only two and a half years old. Despite all the pain, Emily's small family rallied to raise her and be by her side with lots of love, providing security and giving her everything a child her age only needs and wants.

On Saturday, October 7th, Emily was sleeping at her best friend's house when terrorists broke in. Contact with her was lost by the afternoon. After a few days, the family received notice that Emily's body was found but as days passed, the IDF informed the family there was evidence indicating Emily was among the hostages in Gaza. Since then, the family waits for the moment they can hug her again.

Hila Rotem, 13 years old, is a friendly girl with a good heart who could never harm anyone else. She loves making TikTok videos, eating sushi, and riding her skateboard.

She signed up for a gel polish course and excitedly awaited the start of classes, but her kidnapping abruptly ended that.

In the days before Black Saturday, she vacationed in Korea and Thailand for her uncle's wedding.

Hila managed to escape from her home in Kibbutz Be'eri from which her mother Ra'aya was kidnapped. She succeeded in hiding in the bushes, where she was then found and kidnapped.