Recently released Israeli hostage Karina Ariev waved from a car to crowds welcoming her as she was transported home to Jerusalem on Wednesday. Karina's sister, Shira Ariev told reporters outside the family's home that she was grateful to the people of Israel for supporting their cause, but added that she wants the rest of the hostages in Gaza to return. Karina was released on January 26 and had been among those abducted from the Nahal Oz military base on October 7, 2023. Just before she was abducted, she sent a message to her family, saying: "If I don’t live, take care of mom and dad all their lives. Don’t give up, live," according to Israeli media. Her family said she loves to cook, sing, dance and write poetry. In January 2024, she was featured in a video along with Daniella Gilboa and Doron Steinbrecher, both of whom have been released. Some 250 people were taken hostage during Hamas’ October 7 attack. Around 80 remain in Gaza, although at least a third are believed to be dead. The others were released, rescued, or their bodies were recovered. Some of the hostages held in Gaza have recently been released as part of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas that began on January 19. In the ceasefire’s first phase, a total of 33 hostages in Gaza will be released in exchange for almost 2,000 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. Israel’s military campaign has killed over 47,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry, which does not say how many were fighters but says more than half were women or children. AP video shot by Moshe Edri