Omer Wenkert

Former hostage Omer Wenkert returning to his home in Gedera, on March 4, 2025.

Welcome back to this hero

WATCH: Freed hostage Omer Wenkert is released from hospital

Omer Wenkert’s story is one of resilience, survival, and a triumphant return to freedom after enduring unimaginable hardship.

Released hostages Omer Wenkert arrives at the Rabin Medical Center in Petah Tikva, February 22, 2025

After 505 Days in Captivity

Freed hostage Omer Wenkert bids final farewell to slain girlfriend Kim Damti

MAR 2, 2025•news-israel • 10

Released hostages Omer Wenkert arrives at the Rabin Medical Center in Petah Tikva, February 22, 2025. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90

A period of rehabilitation awaits him

Freed hostage Omer Wenkert: "I'm still me - but I am overwhelmed and struggling to process everything"

FEB 26, 2025•news-israel • 15

Omer Wenkert is back with his parents

After 505 Days in Gaza

Freed Hostage Omer Wenkert joins fight for release of remaining captives

FEB 24, 2025•news-israel • 5

Omer Wenkert with his mother

Incredible sense of humor

Freed Hostage Omer Wenkert tells his mother: "Look what I brought you from Gaza's Duty Free"

FEB 23, 2025•news-israel • 1

Memorial for murdered Israelis at the Nova Festival site

Never-ending echoes of October 7th

What's the hold up with the Hamas hostage deal?

DEC 23, 2024•news-israel