Iron Sword War - Today 55:16 Abductees and abductees, including five children, seven women and four Thai citizens, returned home last night. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Galant discussed the possibility of extending the truce in the Gaza Strip, and made it clear that Israel would return to fighting throughout Gaza.
Gali Tereshchansky and Raz Ben-Ami get out of the Red Cross // Photo: Al-Qahira's X account
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04:23: At Schneider Children's Medical Center, part of the Clalit Group, four teenagers arrived who returned to Israel. From an initial examination, it appears that their physical condition is stable. A professional multidisciplinary team provides them with medical care and a personalized emotional response.
Those released in IDF helicopters in Israeli territory, Photo: Getty Images
03:45: IDF Spokesperson: At this time, the 14 abductees who returned to Israel, including 10 Israeli citizens and four Thai citizens, are making their way from Hatzerim base to hospitals where they will be reunited with their families.
03:27: Soroka Hospital said: "An 18-year-old man who returned to Israel from captivity in Gaza arrived at the University Medical Center. Upon arrival, he underwent a preliminary medical examination in order to assess his condition and the manner of treatment required in order to provide him with appropriate medical treatment." In addition, the four released prisoners with Thai citizenship arrived at Assaf Harofeh Hospital in Zrifin.
02:40: In the last few minutes, one of the abductees released from Hamas captivity arrived at Ichilov Medical Center in Tel Aviv. The woman arrived at a designated area and will undergo initial medical examinations and psychosocial evaluation in order to assess her condition and tailor medical treatment to her.
02:07: Israel has reportedly been given a list that does not meet the criteria for the ceasefire. Decisions will be made over the next few hours. Israeli officials say that unless a list that meets the requirements is provided, fighting will resume in the morning
01:30: The War Cabinet discussion ends. They have not yet announced the extension of the ceasefire, which is supposed to end at the end of the current phase. It should be noted that the list of additional released prisoners has not yet been transferred to Israel.
01:25: IDF forces operate at this time in Tulkarm.
IDF forces operating in Tulkarm // Arab networks
01:22: Secretary of State Antony Blinken lands in Israel ahead of his meetings tomorrow with Prime Minister Netanyahu and members of the War Cabinet
00:39: US President Joe Biden referred to the release of Liat Atzili, who was kidnapped to Gaza from Nir Oz and holds American citizenship, saying: "She is safe in Egypt, she crossed the border, she will soon be at home with her children." He added that he had spoken to her parents.
00:36: Mika Shani in response to her brother Amit's release from Hamas captivity: "The news of his return is the happiest thing in the world for me, I waited for this moment for almost two months. 54 days ago, the world of my family and many other families was completely turned upside down. I return from a delegation in Australia on behalf of the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs, I flew to the other side of the world to do everything possible to bring back my brother and all the other abductees who are there. We won't stop working until everyone comes home."
00:23: Prime Minister's Office: All 16 abductees from tonight's stage are in Israeli territory. The Ministry of Health also reported that 12 returnees had arrived in Israel after 54 days in captivity in Gaza. Among those returning are five children, and seven women who will be reunited with their families this evening. Two of the returnees arrived at Sheba Hospital a few moments ago. In addition, four foreign nationals are being released this evening.
Liat Atzili at Rafah Crossing, photo: None
The abductees in the first photo at Rafah Crossing, photo: None
Itai Regev at the Rafah crossing after his release from captivity, photo: None
Thai hostages released from captivity this evening, photo: None
00:20: All the abductees released this evening are in Israeli territory.
00:17: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres tweeted: "There are numerous reports of sexual violence during Hamas's heinous acts of terrorism on October 7, which need to be investigated. Gender-based violence must be condemned. Anytime. Everywhere."
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