5-Year-Old Israeli Girl Returns to School After Hamas Captivity

Emelia Aloni and her mother were among the hostages released during a ceasefire, which has since been broken with 137 hostages still believed to be in Hamas custody.

Emelia Aloni, a 5-year-old Israeli girl, returned to school for the first time since being released from Hamas captivity, where she was warmly welcomed by her classmates and teachers.
Emelia and her mother, Danielle, were among the hostages released during a week-long ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
During their captivity, Danielle was forced to write a letter praising Hamas for their treatment, which she later denounced as propaganda.
The ceasefire has since been broken, with Israel resuming its ground offensive in Gaza and 137 hostages still believed to be in Hamas custody.
Emelia and her mother were held captive for 49 days, and their release was part of an exchange that saw Israel free Palestinian prisoners.