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Sunday, January 19, 2025
IDF says Red Cross has confirmed it has the hostages
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
The IDF says that the Red Cross has notified the military that hostages Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher were handed over to them.
The Red Cross is now bringing the hostages to IDF troops inside the Gaza Strip, the military adds.