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Friends and Family Celebrate Return of Israeli Hostage
Alon Ohel was kidnapped by Hamas after fleeing the Nova music festival in October 2023. More than two years later, Hamas freed Mr. Ohel as part of a cease-fire deal with Israel.
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There is no word to describe how we feel. The best day of my life, really. It was so exciting for us and for Alon. We jump on each other as we first saw each other, and from now we need to do everything to get our life back, and it will happen. He will play the piano that is in his room and for the music to heal him. I hope to know my new brother. This is my new brother, my old brother and my new brother I hope to, to meet him as he is today.
Alon Ohel was kidnapped by Hamas after fleeing the Nova music festival in October 2023. More than two years later, Hamas freed Mr. Ohel as part of a cease-fire deal with Israel.
By Jamie Leventhal
October 13, 2025
