"Evanston Teen Natalie Raanan Returns Home After Hamas Captivity"

An 18-year-old girl from Evanston, who was held hostage by Hamas for almost two weeks in Israel, has returned to the Chicago area, according to the Israeli Consul General. Natalie Raanan and her mother were released into Red Cross custody on October 20th and received medical treatment in Israel before reuniting with family. The pair had been visiting relatives when Hamas attacked, kidnapping them and over 200 others. The Israeli consulate spokesperson could not confirm if Natalie's mother was also returning to Chicago. Family members of those still held by Hamas will travel to Chicago this week to call for their release.