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Three freed hostages back in Israel, arrive at IDF facility
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleEmanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
Relatives and friends of Eliya Cohen, 27, celebrate as they watch the TV broadcast of his release by Palestinian terrorists in Gaza, in Tel Aviv, February 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)
Released hostages Omer Shem Tov, Eliya Cohen and Omer Wenkert have crossed the border into Israel, after 505 days in Hamas captivity, the IDF says.
They have arrived at an IDF facility near the border community of Re’im for an initial physical and mental checkup, and to meet with family members.
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