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Hamas gave released hostages ‘gift bags’ with mementos of time in captivity
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleEmanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
Hostages Romi Gonen (left), Emily Damari (center) and Doron Steinbrecher (right) are seen being transferred from the Red Cross to IDF troops in Gaza on January 19, 2025. (Screenshot/IDF)
The three hostages released by Hamas from the Gaza Strip today were given “gift bags” by members of the terror group before they were handed over to the Red Cross.
According to Hebrew-language media reports, the bags included photos of them in Hamas captivity and a “certificate.”
A video released by the IDF shows former hostages Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher holding the gift bags when they were handed over to troops.
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