The returning hostages operation was built on dignity, calm, and precision, explained IDF mental health officers in charge, with the core principle being the “beginning of healing” for the families.
A 15-year-old boy was arrested while holding a Palestinian Islamic Jihad flag and Molotov cocktails.
Living hostages reunite with families • Hamas names four deceased hostages to be returned • Trump departs Israel • Hamas publishes names of 20 hostages set for release on Monday morning
According to estimates by health system officials, most of the abductees now returning to Israel suffered from severe malnutrition and are at risk of developing "refeeding syndrome."
The main change to the list is centered around two security prisoners who will be swapped for Hamas-linked terrorists who aren't facing life sentences.
IDF chief: “The military pressure we have exerted over the past two years, together with the complementary political move, constitutes a victory over Hamas.”
The trained medic was abducted while trying to fight off the invading terrorists from the Nova Music Festival.
The family was told by released hostages that Nimrod was struggling with an untreated skin disease, had a rash all over his body, an ear infection and had become psychologically withdrawn.
Alon Ohel was taken from the death shelter after fleeing the Nova Music Festival. Now, after two years in Hamas captivity, he is finally returning home.
Ariel Cunio and David Cunio were both abducted from their homes on Kibbutz Nir Oz.
Hamas has reportedly stated it would release the living 20 hostages a day before the set deadline if Israel would release two of its preferred seven prisoners.
