IDF confirms 10 Israelis, two foreign nationals, freed by Hamas, on way back to Israel

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

The Israel Defense Forces confirms that Hamas has handed over 12 hostages to the Red Cross to be transferred to Israel.

“Based on information that was received from the Red Cross, 12 hostages — including ten Israelis and two foreign nationals — are on their way toward Israeli territory,” the IDF says in a short statement.

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