Live Update 
From the Liveblog of
Sunday, November 26, 2023
From the Liveblog of
Sunday, November 26, 2023
Hundreds cheer vans carrying freed Israeli hostages as they head to IDF airbase
12 Israeli hostages arrive at Hatzerim base in Israel after their release from Hamas captivity, November 26, 2023. (Screenshot)
In a first scene of its kind since the hostage releases began, hundreds of cheering Israelis in Ofakim greet vans ferrying freed Israelis, as the convoy makes its way to Hatzerim Airbase near Beersheba.
Excited onlookers wave flags and their hands at those inside the vehicles, with some of the returnees seen waving back at the joyous crowd.
תיעוד מרגש בטירוף: מאות מקבלים את שיירת החטופים באופקים!!
עם ישראל חי ???????????? pic.twitter.com/8mes2DdI07
— יענקי כהן | Yanki Coen (@yankicoen) November 26, 2023
The convoy is heading to Hatzerim, where the freed Israelis will get an initial reception before being dispersed to hospitals to get a general checkup and to meet with their families.
