Start Here Hostages and Prisoners Are Still Coming Home
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Oct 15, 2025 
Ian Pannell, an ABC News correspondent reporting from Israel, shares gripping insights into the emotional reunions of hostages and their families. He discusses the delayed return of remains and the ongoing tension in the region. Juju Chang, a Nightline co-anchor, delves into the controversial Ellen Greenberg case, where the family's battle against a suicide ruling intensifies. With conflicting medical findings and a push for reinvestigation, the Greenbergs remain determined to seek justice for their daughter.
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Delayed Returns Threaten Ceasefire
- The ceasefire exchange included both living hostages and deceased remains, but many bodies were slow to be returned.
- Delays in returning remains sparked anger and threatened the fragile deal in Israel.
A Father’s Plea For Closure
- Rubi Khan described meeting U.S. officials and insisting the job was not done because his son remained missing.
- Families feel suspended grief while waiting for remains and closure.
Survivors Faced Deprivation And Uncertainty
- Released hostages described deprivation, limited food and dirty water while captive.
- Survivors often lacked information about the scale of October 7 and face long emotional recovery.