Iron Sword War - Day 53: The list of abductees who will be released today (Tuesday), Hamas captivity reached Israel overnight. Messages began to be delivered to the families. Those released from the fourth stage reached Ichilov by two helicopters that landed on the roof of the hospital in Tel Aviv. The emergency centers of MDA, the police and other bodies collapsed during the night - the suspicion of a cyberattack was ruled out. The Ministry of Communications clarified that this was an engineering malfunction in the wired network. Israel confirmed that it had reached an agreement with Hamas to extend the ceasefire for two more days. 20 abductees will be released in exchange for 60 terrorists.
Regular updates
3:00: The Ministry of Communications reassures - this is not a cyberattack. The Ministry of Communications said following the malfunction that disabled emergency centers: "Following an engineering malfunction in the wired network, the emergency centers are partially inactive. The fault is being addressed. This is not a cyber malfunction."
2:51: Prime Minister's Office: List of abductees who will be released tomorrow has been received. The list is being reviewed at this time. Notices are being delivered at this time to families.
2:10 a.m.: Police in official statement: "Due to a temporary malfunction that is currently being dealt with, the police emergency hotline 100 is inactive. To report an emergency, you can report to your phone by SMS to 052-2020100. In addition, you can use the link to the digital service of the Israel Police: chatbot system, computerized conversation management with the information center of MI 110. https://did.li/moked110".
1:49 A.M.: Eleven abductees released from Hamas captivity arrived at Ichilov Medical Center in Tel Aviv this evening. Of these, 11 are children, and 9 mothers. Upon arrival, they will undergo preliminary medical examinations in order to assess their condition and the manner of treatment required in order to provide them with appropriate medical treatment.
After the medical treatment, a statement will be given to the media by a representative of the Ministry of Health and a representative of the hospital in order to update the public on their medical condition.
1:40: Reports of suspected cyberattacks on national security and rescue service centers, including ZAKA Tel Aviv 1223, Police-100, United Hatzalah-1221 and MDA-101. It is not possible to enter the Bezeq website.
1:35: The Israel Prison Service concludes the fourth phase of the prisoners' release, as part of Operation "Sky Doors" to bring the abductees home. During the night, 33 security prisoners were released from a number of detention facilities (Ketziot, Nafha, Ramon, Damon, Megiddo and Ofer), accompanied by soldiers from the Nachshon unit of the IPS and with the assistance of the Israel Police. All the prisoners were released from Ofer Prison and Jerusalem Detention Center.
1:07: Gifts for nieces and "Longing for a Billion." The families of the released abductees and their friends are looking forward to the meeting they have been waiting for 53 days.
"Happy and excited, but we still have a huge hole in our hearts" - Families and friends of the abductees waiting for their arrival // Photo: Ran Shauli
1:03: A military helicopter carrying abductees landed at Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv.
The military helicopter on the roof of Ichilov. Photo: Avi Cohen, Photo: None
00:55: The Ministry of Justice published on the website the names of 50 security prisoners who may be released in phase two.
00:50: Moving documentation from the moment Eitan Yahalomi met his mother, upon his return tonight, at the meeting point in Kerem Shalom.
An exciting moment. Eitan Yahalomi, who was returned from captivity with his mother, photo: IDF Spokesperson
Participants in the preparation of the report were: Ariel Kahane, Yoav Limor, Hanan Greenwood, Shirit Avitan Cohen, Netael Bandel, Lilach Shoval, Ran Reznik, Ilya Yegorov, Idan Avni, Avi Cohen, Michel Mechel, Meital Yassour Beit Or, Itzik Saban, Efrat Forsher, Yehuda Schlesinger, Yaron Doron, Neta Bar, Assaf Golan, Shahar Kleiman, Dana Ben Shimon, Ronit Silberstein, Sonya Goroditsky, Shimon Yaish, Hayali Yaakobi-Handelsman, Yuri Yalon, Noam (Dabol) Dvir, Eyal Levy, Tal Ariel Yakir, David Baron, Merav Sever, Dor Malul and Matti Tuchfeld
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