Live Update 
From the Liveblog of
Saturday, November 25, 2023
From the Liveblog of
Saturday, November 25, 2023
IDF says 17 hostages are in Egypt, heading to crossing with Israel
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
Noam Avigdori, 12, and Sharon Avigdori , were visiting family in Kibbutz Be'eri on October 7. They were abducted and held as hostages in Gaza for 50 days. (Courtesy)
The Israel Defense Forces says the Red Cross has handed over the hostages to Egypt.
It says that according to information provided to the military, the hostages comprise 13 Israelis and four Thais.
The convoy carrying the hostages will head to the Kerem Shalom crossing, where Israeli officials will verify the list of names.
“IDF representatives are updating their families regularly,” it adds.
