Franco-Israeli Hostage Ofer Kalderon Freed After 15 Months of Captivity

Ofer Kalderon, kidnapped by Hamas in October 2023, reunites with his family in Israel following a ceasefire agreement.

Ofer Kalderon, a 54-year-old Franco-Israeli, was freed by Hamas along with two other hostages as part of a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel.
Kalderon was abducted on October 7, 2023, during an attack on the Nir Oz kibbutz, along with his two children, who were released in November 2023.
The release occurred in exchange for 183 Palestinian detainees, a deal that has sparked mixed reactions in Israel.
Kalderon reunited with his four children at the Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan, where he was reported to be in good physical health but facing significant psychological challenges after his captivity.
The liberation of Kalderon and others has drawn international attention, with Israeli and French officials expressing relief while emphasizing the need to secure the release of remaining hostages.