Released hostage Avinatan Or was greeted by throngs of Israelis outside his hometown as he was released from initial hospital care to recuperate at home, surrounded by friends and family.

#WATCH: Freed hostage Avinatan Or received a hero’s welcome in Shiloh as hundreds of residents lined the roads with flags, songs, and prayers to celebrate his return after two years in Hamas captivity. pic.twitter.com/JmLub38gcV

— Israel National News – Arutz Sheva (@ArutzSheva_En) October 21, 2025

Captivity survivor Avinatan Or returns home.
Hero 🦸
Photo: Avraham Pliter pic.twitter.com/0KcvSBHUxc

— Iris (@streetwize) October 21, 2025

Hundreds of Israelis filled the streets to welcome Avinatan Or home after his release from the hospital today.

Welcome home 🇮🇱 pic.twitter.com/CSNh8zmpRw

— Hen Mazzig (@HenMazzig) October 21, 2025

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