2 American hostages held since Hamas attack on Israel released: IDF

The long nightmare in captivity for two of the hostages taken by Hamas during its deadly surprise attack on Israel has ended, Israeli authorities said. The Israeli Defense Forces confirmed to ABC News that two American women were released by Hamas and are back in Israel. The women were identified as Judith Raanan, 59, and her daughter, Natalie Raanan, 17, the IDF said.