The Israel Defense Forces reported that the Hamas terrorist group handed over the first seven hostages, who were captured on October 7, 2023, to the military. Another 13 will be released today during the day, writes UNN with reference to the Israel Defense Forces.
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Seven hostages who returned from Hamas captivity have just met with IDF troops in the Gaza Strip and are now heading to Israeli territory, the military said.
The names of the seven hostages are known: Matan Angrest, brothers Gali and Ziv Berman, Alon Ohel, Eitan Mor, Omri Miran, and Guy Gilboa-Dalal.
The IDF spokesman asks the public to act responsibly and sensitively, respect the privacy of the returning hostages, and rely solely on official information.
The Red Cross handed over the hostages to IDF troops in Gaza. After that, they will be escorted from Gaza to a military facility near Re'im, where they will undergo initial physical and psychological examination and meet with their families.
The other 13 living hostages will be released later today from various areas of Gaza.
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