'The real victory': Former Gaza hostage Elkana Bohbot welcomes birth of new daughter

Former Gaza hostage Elkana Bohbot and his wife, Rivka, announced the birth of their daughter on Friday via Instagram, sharing a photo and a passage from Psalms. Bohbot, who was released from Hamas captivity on October 13, 2025, after over two years, previously published a book titled "738 Days in Hamas Captivity." President Isaac Herzog congratulated the couple on X/Twitter, stating, "The real victory!" MK Avigdor Liberman also extended congratulations, saying, "The entire nation of Israel is thrilled together with you." This news follows another recent event: former Gaza hostage Emily Damari married her partner, Danielle Amit, in Tel Aviv on Thursday, with many other former hostages in attendance.