There and Back Again: the story of a small group of Israelis who - more than half a century ago - experienced their own exodus from Egypt, and their own journey from captivity to freedom.

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In the impossible arithmetic of hostage transfers, how does it feel to be told that the terrorist who shattered your world will walk free?

The end song is Achshav Tov ("Good Now") by Gilad Segev.

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After 477 days in captivity, Karina is home. Here's a look back to day 5, with her sister Sasha. Photograph courtesy of the Israel Defence Forces. The end song is Nekuda Tova (“Good Point”), by Shuli Rand with Ehud Banai.

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Grateful for his safety and relative comfort in this war, one man says goodbye to his personal paradise.

The end song is Pizmon LeYakington ("Hymn to the Hyacinth") by Yehudit Ravitz.

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A citizen runs to stop a terrorist, and is tragically shot by friendly fire. How does this happen? And what does his family do next?

The end song is Karma Police, performed by Shefita, originally by Radiohead.

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