Overview

• Mia Leimberg, a 17-year-old Israeli girl, was released from Hamas captivity on Nov. 28, along with her Shih Tzu, Bella.
• Leimberg credits Bella with providing moral support during her captivity, stating that the dog's quiet nature allowed her to keep Bella unnoticed for a while.
• Leimberg and her mother were visiting family when they were taken hostage by Hamas on Oct. 7, sparking a war with the Palestinian Islamist group in Gaza.
• Leimberg's father revealed that the family had been searching for Bella during the weeks of captivity, and were surprised to find Mia holding the dog upon her release.
• Despite her release, Leimberg emphasizes the need to continue fighting for the release of the other hostages, including her uncle and aunt's partner.