Health Ministry instructs hospitals to prepare for treatment of hostages under severe malnutrition
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."
Visitors at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, October 05, 2025.(photo credit: MIRIAM ALSTER/FLASH90)ByDR. ITAY GALUpdated: