Military says 6 freed hostages now back in Israel

Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

A screenshot from Egyptian television shows siblings Bilal and Aisha Ziyadne, Ilana Gritzewsky, Nili Margalit, Shani Goren and Sapir Cohen at the Rafah Border Crossing after being released as hostages by the Gaza-ruling Hamas terror group, November 30, 2023. (Used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
A screenshot from Egyptian television shows siblings Bilal and Aisha Ziyadne, Ilana Gritzewsky, Nili Margalit, Shani Goren and Sapir Cohen at the Rafah Border Crossing after being released as hostages by the Gaza-ruling Hamas terror group, November 30, 2023. (Used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)

The Israel Defense Forces says the six hostages released from Hamas captivity in the Gaza Strip are now in Israeli territory.

They are heading to the Hatzerim Airbase to undergo an initial health assessment. Later they will be taken to hospitals to reunite with their families.

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