Freed hostages being assessed in Israel, set to be reunited with families — IDF
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
Ditza Heiman, 84, held hostage since October 7, is transferred by Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists to the Red Cross in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, on November 28, 2023. (Photo by AFP)
The Israel Defense Forces says the 12 hostages — 10 Israelis and two Thai nationals — released from Hamas captivity in the Gaza Strip are now in Israeli territory, and are being escorted by special forces and members of the Shin Bet security agency.
“After they undergo an initial medical assessment of their health, our forces will accompany them until they are reunited with their families,” the IDF says.
The IDF asks the public to “demonstrate patience and sensitivity during this time out of respect for the released hostages and their families.”
