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IDF: Staff Sgt. Edan Alexander has crossed into Israel after 584 days in captivity
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
Released hostage soldier Staff Sgt. Edan Alexander has crossed the border into Israel, after 584 days in Hamas captivity, the IDF says.
He was escorted out of the Gaza Strip by Israeli special forces, after being handed over to them by the Red Cross.
The IDF is bringing him to a facility near the border for an initial physical and mental checkup, and to meet with his family members.
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