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Prisoner-hostage Swap and Ceasefire deal Between Israel And Hamas

A Palestinian prisoner released under the Israel-Hamas swap reunites with family at Ramallah Cultural Centre in the occupied West Bank on October 13, 2025, after being held at Ofer military prison. The deal includes 47 Israeli hostages exchanged for 250 Palestinian prisoners and 1,700 Gazans. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japanese singer and actress Yoshiko Yamaguchi

TOKYO, Japan, Oct. 9 Kyodo - Yoshiko Yamaguchi, a China-born Japanese singer and actress, sings the song "Fragrance of the Night" with piano accompaniment by composer Ryoichi Hattori as she reunites with Li Jinguang, composer of the song, for the first time in 37 years at a hotel in Tokyo on July 29, 1981. Born in Manchuria in northeast China in 1920, Yamaguchi made her debut under the name of Li Xianglan, hiding her Japanese nationality, and became popular both in China and Japan. Her real name was Yoshiko Otaka. (Kyodo) =Kyodo

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MIDEAST-PALESTINE-ISRAEL-PRISONERS-RELEASE

(231129) -- GAZA, Nov. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A released Palestinian prisoner (above) reunites with family members in Dura village, south of the West Bank city of Hebron, Nov. 29, 2023. The Israeli government confirmed on Tuesday that the fifth batch of hostages released from the Gaza Strip by Hamas has returned to Israel. The 12 hostages, including 10 Israelis and two Thai nationals, will undergo an initial medical examination before being escorted by security forces to the hospital to be reunited with their families, according to the statements issued by the Israeli Prime Minister's Office and Israel Defense Forces. The Israel Prison Service confirmed that 30 Palestinians, including 15 women and 15 minors, were released from Israeli jails in the fifth swap under a truce deal between Israel and Hamas. (Photo by Mamoun Wazwaz/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-PALESTINE-ISRAEL-PRISONERS-RELEASE

(231129) -- GAZA, Nov. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A released Palestinian prisoner (L) reunites with a family member in Dura village, south of the West Bank city of Hebron, Nov. 29, 2023. The Israeli government confirmed on Tuesday that the fifth batch of hostages released from the Gaza Strip by Hamas has returned to Israel. The 12 hostages, including 10 Israelis and two Thai nationals, will undergo an initial medical examination before being escorted by security forces to the hospital to be reunited with their families, according to the statements issued by the Israeli Prime Minister's Office and Israel Defense Forces. The Israel Prison Service confirmed that 30 Palestinians, including 15 women and 15 minors, were released from Israeli jails in the fifth swap under a truce deal between Israel and Hamas. (Photo by Mamoun Wazwaz/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-PALESTINE-ISRAEL-PRISONERS-RELEASE

(231129) -- GAZA, Nov. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A released Palestinian prisoner (C) reunites with family members in Dura village, south of the West Bank city of Hebron, Nov. 29, 2023. The Israeli government confirmed on Tuesday that the fifth batch of hostages released from the Gaza Strip by Hamas has returned to Israel. The 12 hostages, including 10 Israelis and two Thai nationals, will undergo an initial medical examination before being escorted by security forces to the hospital to be reunited with their families, according to the statements issued by the Israeli Prime Minister's Office and Israel Defense Forces. The Israel Prison Service confirmed that 30 Palestinians, including 15 women and 15 minors, were released from Israeli jails in the fifth swap under a truce deal between Israel and Hamas. (Photo by Mamoun Wazwaz/Xinhua)

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(FOCUS)PALESTINE-ISRAEL-PRISONERS-RELEASE

(231129) -- RAMALLAH, Nov. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A released Palestinian prisoner reunites with a family member in the West Bank city of Ramallah Nov. 29, 2023. The Israel Prison Service confirmed that 30 Palestinians, including 15 women and 15 minors, were released from Israeli jails in the fifth swap under a truce deal between Israel and Hamas. Earlier on Tuesday, the Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, handed over the fifth batch of hostages to the International Red Cross. The Israeli government also confirmed it had received 12 hostages, including 10 Israelis and two Thai nationals, released from the Gaza Strip. (Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua)

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(FOCUS)PALESTINE-ISRAEL-PRISONERS-RELEASE

(231129) -- RAMALLAH, Nov. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A released Palestinian prisoner reunites with a family member in the West Bank city of Ramallah Nov. 29, 2023. The Israel Prison Service confirmed that 30 Palestinians, including 15 women and 15 minors, were released from Israeli jails in the fifth swap under a truce deal between Israel and Hamas. Earlier on Tuesday, the Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, handed over the fifth batch of hostages to the International Red Cross. The Israeli government also confirmed it had received 12 hostages, including 10 Israelis and two Thai nationals, released from the Gaza Strip. (Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-RAMALLAH-PALESTINIAN PRISONERS-RELEASE

(231128) -- RAMALLAH, Nov. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A released Palestinian prisoner reunites with family members in the West Bank city of Ramallah Nov. 28, 2023. Thirty-three Palestinians released by Israel arrived early Tuesday in Ramallah. (Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-RAMALLAH-PALESTINIAN PRISONERS-RELEASE

(231128) -- RAMALLAH, Nov. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A released Palestinian prisoner reunites with a family member in the West Bank city of Ramallah Nov. 28, 2023. Thirty-three Palestinians released by Israel arrived early Tuesday in Ramallah. (Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-RAMALLAH-PALESTINIAN PRISONERS-RELEASE

(231127) -- RAMALLAH, Nov. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A released Palestinian prisoner reunites with family members in the West Bank city of Ramallah, Nov. 26, 2023. Buses transferring the 39 released Palestinian prisoners, all of whom are children, arrived in Ramallah on Sunday. (Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-RAMALLAH-PALESTINIAN PRISONERS-RELEASE

(231127) -- RAMALLAH, Nov. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A released Palestinian prisoner reunites with family members in the West Bank city of Ramallah, Nov. 26, 2023. Buses transferring the 39 released Palestinian prisoners, all of whom are children, arrived in Ramallah on Sunday. (Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-RAMALLAH-PALESTINIAN PRISONERS-RELEASE

(231127) -- RAMALLAH, Nov. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A released Palestinian prisoner reunites with family members in the West Bank city of Ramallah, Nov. 26, 2023. Buses transferring the 39 released Palestinian prisoners, all of whom are children, arrived in Ramallah on Sunday. (Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua)

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(FOCUS)MIDEAST-ISRAEL-PALESTINIAN PRISONERS-RELEASE

(231126) -- AL-BIREH, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A released Palestinian prisoner reunites with family members in the West Bank city of Al-Bireh, Nov. 26, 2023. About three dozen Palestinian prisoners released by Israel arrived in the West Bank on Sunday, following Hamas' release of 17 hostages in the second round of swaps under a cease-fire deal. (Photo by Nidal Eshtayeh/Xinhua)

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Baseball: MLB World Series

Former Yakult Swallows catcher Atsuya Furuta (L) reunites with former teammate and current Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo ahead of Game 3 of the MLB World Series at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on Oct. 30, 2023.

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Shinjo reunites with Mets teammates

PORT ST. LUCIE, United States - Japanese outfielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo (R) hugs a teammate from the New York Mets in a reunion at the team's spring training camp at Port St. Lucie, Florida, on Feb. 18. (MLB)

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(2)Turkey players reunite with families

NARITA, Japan - Turkey midfielder Tugay Kerimoglu (R) reunites with his wife and son at Narita airport on June 24, two days before Turkey play Brazil in the World Cup semifinal at Saitama Stadium 2002 in Saitama Prefecture. (World Cup 2002)

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A-bomb survivor reunites with relatives

NAGASAKI, Japan - Fujie Fukahori (front L), smiles after being reunited with her uncle Shimao Tanigawa on arrival at Nagasaki airport March 14 after some 50 years of separation. Fukahori, 65, was the only member of her family to survive the 1945 atomic bombing in Nagasaki. She later moved to the United States, accompanying a person close to the U.S. military.

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National Treasure 2 (2007)

Nicolas Cage Characters: Ben Gates Film: National Treasure: Book Of Secrets; National Treasure 2 (2007) Director: Jon Turteltaub 21 December 2007 In this follow up to the box-office hit ?National Treasure,? treasure hunter Ben Gates (Nicolas Cage) once again sets out on an exhilarating, action-packed new global quest to unearth hidden history and treasures. Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and Jon Turteltaub and directed by Turteltaub, the story reunites the original cast including Diane Kruger, Justin Bartha and Academy Award

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National Treasure 2 (2007)

Nicolas Cage Characters: Ben Gates Film: National Treasure: Book Of Secrets; National Treasure 2 (2007) Director: Jon Turteltaub 21 December 2007 NATIONAL TREASURE: BOOK OF SECRETS In this follow up to the box-office hit 'National Treasure,' treasure hunter Ben Gates (Nicolas Cage) once again sets out on an exhilarating, action-packed new global quest to unearth hidden history and treasures. Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and Jon Turteltaub and directed by Turteltaub, the story reunites the original cast including Diane Kruger, Justin Bartha and Academy Award

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National Treasure 2 (2007)

Diane Kruger & Nicolas Cage Characters: Abigail Chase & Ben Gates Film: National Treasure: Book Of Secrets; National Treasure 2 (2007) Director: Jon Turteltaub 21 December 2007 In this follow up to the box-office hit 'National Treasure,' treasure hunter Ben Gates (Nicolas Cage) once again sets out on an exhilarating, action-packed new global quest to unearth hidden history and treasures. Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and Jon Turteltaub and directed by Turteltaub, the story reunites the original cast including Diane Kruger (pictured, left), Justin Bartha and Academy Award

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Boston Legal : Season 3 (2006)

James Spader & William Shatner Characters: Alan Shore & Denny Crane Television: Boston Legal : Season 3 (2006) 26 September 2006 BOSTON LEGAL - 'Can't We All Get a Lung?' -- In the third season premiere of 'Boston Legal,' Denise and Schmidt defend Daniel Post (Michael J. Fox) after he's arrested for trying to buy a lung. Meanwhile, Shore reunites passionately with Marlene (Parker Posey) and defends his pal, Jerry 'Hands' Espenson (played by Emmy Award winner Christian Clemenson), after he's caught driving in the carpool lane with a life-sized sex doll, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/SCOTT GARFIELD) JAMES SPADER, WILLIAM SHATNER Date: 26 September 2006

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A Good Year (2006)

Russell Crowe Characters: Max Skinner Film: A Good Year (USA/UK 2006) Director: Ridley Scott 09 September 2006 Oscar-winner Russel Crowe reunites with 'Gladiator' director Ridley Scott in A GOOD YEAR, in which Crowe portrays London-based investment expert Max Skinner, who moves to Provence to sell a small vineyard he has inherited from his late uncle. Date: 09 September 2006

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Ichiro reunites with big fan

Miami Marlins' outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hugs Amy Franz, who has been a big fan of Ichiro, before the Marlins' game against the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park in San Francisco on May 7, 2015. She was the purveyor of the Ichimeter, a counter to track Ichiro's hit record, and it was the first time for her to see him play in a regular season game since Ichiro moved to the Marlins in January 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japanese-American WWII veteran pays 1st postwar visit to Okinawa

U.S. war veteran Harold Okumura (L) reunites on April 1, 2015, with islanders who were housed in a prison camp in Nago, Okinawa Prefecture, southwestern Japan, during and after the Battle of Okinawa in World War II. Okumura, a third-generation Japanese-American living in Hawaii, fought in the battle as a U.S. military interpreter and worked in Okinawa between June 1945 and fall 1946. It was his first visit to Okinawa since the war. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japanese teacher reunites with Taiwanese students 80 years later

Yang Er-tsong (L) and Yang Ben-ron hold photographs of Namie Takaki in Taichung, Taiwan, on Aug. 26, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japanese teacher reunites with Taiwanese students 80 years later

This Aug. 26, 2015 photo shows the letter and photos Namie Takaki sent to Yang Han-tsong, one of her former students at Wurih Elementary School in Taichung, Taiwan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Puppeteer reunites with old buddy in Tokyo

Veteran puppeteer Ikue Namba poses for photos at a cafe in Tokyo on Aug. 15, 2015, with a puppet of "Torahige," a character from the children's puppet show "Hyokkori Hyotanjima" aired on the public network NHK TV in the 1960s. Namba, 80, manipulated the puppet on the program. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japanese freed in Pakistan, reunites with father in Tehran

TEHRAN, Iran - Satoshi Nakamura (L), a 23-year-old Japanese who was kidnapped while traveling in Iran last October, and his father Kiyotaka attend a news conference in Tehran on June 16, two days after he was released by his kidnappers in Pakistan. (Kyodo)

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(2)Turkey players reunite with families

NARITA, Japan - Turkey midfielder Tugay Kerimoglu (R) reunites with his wife and son at Narita airport on June 24, two days before Turkey play Brazil in the World Cup semifinal at Saitama Stadium 2002 in Saitama Prefecture. (World Cup 2002)

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Shinjo reunites with Mets teammates

PORT ST. LUCIE, United States - Japanese outfielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo (R) hugs a teammate from the New York Mets in a reunion at the team's spring training camp at Port St. Lucie, Florida, on Feb. 18.