Ofer Calderon was finally reunited with his partner Ella Golan, after being held captive by Hamas for 484 agonizing days.
Calderon, a 53-year-old Israeli, was taken hostage during a brutal attack on Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7, 2023.
The devastating incident resulted in the loss of over 100 lives, including residents and foreign workers.
In a remarkable display of resilience, Calderon’s family remained hopeful for his safe return.
His children, Erez and Sahar, who were also captured during the attack, were released on November 27, 2023, as part of a temporary ceasefire agreement.
In a surprising turn of events, Portugal expedited Calderon’s citizenship process while he was in captivity, granting him dual nationality on October 24, 2023, in an effort to facilitate his release.
The reunion between Calderon and Golan marks a new beginning for the couple, and a chance to rebuild their lives after a year of uncertainty and fear.
