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Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Freed hostage Or Levy released from hospital
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Freed hostage Or Levy was released from the hospital yesterday after completing medical checkups, his family says.
“This is a big moment for him and for us, but the recovery and rehabilitation process is still ahead of us,” the statement says.
Levy, 34, was freed on February 8 as part of the first phase of a hostage release-truce deal with Hamas. The emaciated appearance of Levy and the two other hostages released that day, Eli Sharabi and Ohad Ben Ami, shocked the country.
“”We would like to thank the people of Israel from the bottom of our hearts for the warm embrace, love and support you have showered upon us over the past week,” the statement says.
“Special thanks to Sheba’s medical team for their professional, sensitive and dedicated support throughout the journey. The return home is not complete as long as there are still hostages in captivity. Or is committed to taking part in the fight for their return and will do so as soon as he can,” it says.
Levy’s wife Eynav was killed on October 7, 2023, and his young son Almog, now 3, was raised by his grandparents while he was held hostage.
“At this time, we kindly request that the media and public respect our privacy, allowing us the quiet and time needed for recovery and healing,” the statement says.
The Times of Israel Community.