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Three hostages in IDF hands, set to leave Gaza soon

By Emanuel Fabian 22 February 2025, 1:18 pm
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Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

Released hostages Omer Shem Tov, Eliya Cohen and Omer Wenkert are now in the hands of IDF troops in the Gaza Strip, the military says.

The three released hostages will be brought out of the Strip to an army facility near the border community of Re’im for an initial checkup and to meet their loved ones.

Hamas is soon set to release a sixth hostage, Hisham al-Sayed, but without a ceremony.

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