Israel: In a first phase of a ceasefire deal between Gaza and Israel, the Gaza authorities have freed three Israeli hostages on Sunday and handed them over to Israel.
According to the reports the three hostages Romi Gnen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher are set to be reunited with their families after 471 days of captivity in Gaza.
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) on Sunday confirmed that Hamas has released the three hostages and that they have been returned to Israeli territory.
Taking to X, the IDF stated that “They’re home” and shared a photo of the three hostages.
https://x.com/IDF/status/1881025467395768555
According to the latest update by the IDF, the 3 released hostages have arrived at the initial reception point in southern Israel, where they will be reunited with their mothers.
IDF officers from the Manpower Directorate and IDF medical officials are accompanying the released hostages during an initial medical assessment. The IDF representatives are also accompanying their families at the hospital and updating them with the latest available information.
The IDF earlier stated that the released hostages, accompanied by the IDF and ISA, will undergo an initial medical assessment following their return to Israeli territory.
“The 3 released hostages are currently being transferred to IDF and ISA forces in Gaza. They are accompanied by IDF and ISA special forces upon their return to Israeli territory, where they will undergo an initial medical assessment,” the IDF said.
The implementation of the first phase of the ceasefire-hostage deal in Gaza between Hamas and Israel, came into effect today.