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IDF says it has been informed that hostages are in the hands of Red Cross
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleEmanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
From left: Eli Sharabi, Or Levy and Ohad Ben Ami are seen on a stage in Deir Al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, at a Hamas propaganda ceremony on their release from captivity, Feb. 8, 2025 (Screen grab/YouTube)
The IDF says the Red Cross has notified the military that released hostages Eli Sharabi, Or Levy and Ohad Ben Ami were handed over to them by Hamas.
The Red Cross is now bringing them to IDF and Shin Bet forces inside Gaza to then be escorted out of the Strip, the military adds.
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