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Israeli Government Discloses Identities of 13 Recently Released Hostages
Late on Saturday night, Hamas released 13 hostages from Gaza, and the Israeli government has now made their names public. The freed individuals include Shoshan Haran (67), Adi (38), Nave (8), Yahal (3), Noam (16), Alma (13), Shiri (53), Noga (18), Sharon (52), Noam (12), Hila Rotem Shoshani (12), Emily Hand (9), and Maya Regev (21).
The Israeli Prime Minister’s office, in an official statement, expressed support for the 17 abductees who returned to Israel, comprising 13 citizens and four Thai nationals. The government affirmed its commitment to the return of all abductees and missing persons.
The identities of the Thai nationals have not been disclosed as of now. However, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed that the released hostages are currently within Israeli territory.
Following their arrival, the hostages underwent an initial medical assessment conducted by the IDF. They are now under the care of IDF soldiers and will be escorted to Israeli hospitals, where they will be reunited with their families. The Israeli government remains steadfast in its dedication to the safe return of all individuals affected by such incidents.