Emotional moment Israeli boy, 9, reunites with family as Hamas releases hostages

Video footage captured the emotional moment a nine-year-old boy was reunited with his family after being captured as hostage by Hamas.

Ohad Munder was snatched by Hamas during its October 7 attack on Israel and was held in Gaza for more than six weeks, the Mirror reports. The boy was one of the 13 Israeli nationals released yesterday on the first day of a four-day humanitarian pause, agreed by Israel in exchange for their release.

24 of around 240 hostages have been released so far, with Israel also freeing 39 Palestinians from prison. Fourteen more hostages are set to be released by Hamas later in exchange for 42 more Palestinian prisoners.

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In the heartrending footage, Ohad was captured clutching a teddy bear as he raced down a corridor at Israel's Schneider Children's Medical Center and into his father's arms. This was the first time he had seen him since he was taken hostage.

His mother Keran - who worked as a teacher and a volleyball coach - was also taken hostage during the attack. The clip also captured her hugging other relatives.

Keran and her son were visiting the boy's grandparents when all were abducted. The grandmother, Ruthy, was also released while the male relative is thought to remain in captivity.

All three of the released family members are said to be in good health. Ohad's brother spoke on behalf of the family and said they are 'not celebrating' despite having three of their relatives back to safety because there are 'still other hostages in captivity'.

Roi Zichri said in a statement: "Yesterday, Ohad, Keren and Ruti Munder were released from Hamas captivity after 49