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From the Liveblog of
Friday, November 24, 2023
From the Liveblog of
Friday, November 24, 2023
IDF: Hostages reach Hatzerim airbase, will board helicopters to hospitals for reunion with families
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
An IDF officer embraces Danielle Aloni after her release from Hamas captivity on November 24, 2023. (Courtesy)
The IDF says 22 released hostages, Israelis and foreigners, have reached the Hatzerim airbase in southern Israel.
Before doing so, they will undergo an additional round of medical tests and have an opportunity to call their families.
They will then depart on helicopters for hospitals and reunite with their families in-person
Two female Israeli hostages were taken directly to hospitals by ambulance, the IDF says.
The IDF says the released hostages are being escorted by officers, including medical officials.
“IDF representatives are accompanying their families at the hospitals and are giving them regular updates,” it says.
