Hisham al-Sayed and family being helicoptered to hospital in central Israel

Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

Hisham al-Sayed is seen walking with Red Cross officials after his release from captivity in Gaza, February 22, 2025. (X screenshot, used in  accordance with clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
Hisham al-Sayed is seen walking with Red Cross officials after his release from captivity in Gaza, February 22, 2025. (X screenshot, used in accordance with clause 27a of the Copyright Law)

Released hostage Hisham al-Sayed and members of his family are being airlifted by an Israeli Air Force helicopter from an army base near the Gaza border to a hospital in central Israel, the military says.

Al-Sayed will receive medical care and meet the rest of his family there.

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