From the Liveblog of
Saturday, November 25, 2023
IDF confirms 17 released hostages have crossed into Israeli territory
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
A statement from the Israel Defense Forces says the released hostages are now in Israeli territory, and are being escorted by special forces and the Shin Bet after undergoing an initial medical assessment.
“Our forces are accompanying the released hostages until they reach their families in the hospitals,” the statement says.
IDF footage shows the moment the released hostages entered Israeli territory a short while ago pic.twitter.com/xrT9RcE6uJ
— Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian (@manniefabian) November 25, 2023
“The commanders of the IDF and its soldiers salute and embrace the returning hostages upon their return home,” it continues. “We will continue to work together with the defense establishment’s bodies for the return of all the hostages,” the statement adds.
The IDF also asks the public to “show patience and sensitivity and respect the privacy of released hostages and their families.”
