Categories Selected Articles Bittersweet rejoicing as first hostages return to Israel after 471 days in captivity Post author By Mike Nova Post date January 19, 2025 Three hostages return to Israel after 471 days in Hamas captivity under a cease-fire deal. Israelis celebrate their return but face concerns about the release of convicted Palestinian prisoners. ← TikTok is now back after shutting down. Here’s what comes next under Trump. → On GPS: Palestinian politician Mustafa Barghouti reacts on day one of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire