Karina was reunited with her family on Saturday 25th January 2025, after spending 477 days in captivity as a hostage of Hamas. This was the statement given by Karina's family to The Times of Israel:

“Our hearts are filled with immense gratitude and happiness. After 477 long and harrowing days of pain, worry and endless anxiety, we were finally able to hug our beloved Karina, hear her voice, and see her smile that fills us with light again,” the family says in a statement.

“Our Karina is a symbol of courage, strength of heart and determination, and we are proud of her beyond words,” the family says, thanking everyone who has supported them over the past 15 months.

“At the same time, our hearts are with the family of [hostage] Agam Berger and the other women who are still waiting for their miracle,” the Arievs say. “We will not be silent and will not rest until each and every one of them returns home.”

As we celebrate the return of Karina, we also continue to pray for the safe return of the remaining hostages held by Hamas.