Israeli abductees Amit Sosna and Maya there are transferred to the Red Cross/Walla system!
00:11 - Attempted terrorist attack in Judea and Samaria, no casualties
This evening, terrorists fired from a drive-by at an Israeli vehicle near the Migdalim junction in Judea and Samaria. There were no casualties in the incident and only damage was caused to the windshield of the vehicle. A six-year-old reservist fired at the terrorists. After searching, the bullet that hit the vehicle was located. IDF soldiers launched a manhunt for the terrorists.
23:37 - IDF: Israeli security forces now escort the 6 abductees in Israeli territory
The IDF reported that security forces were currently escorting the six abductees inside Israel.
"Those returning to Israel will be escorted to Hatzerim base where they will undergo an initial assessment of their medical condition, and our forces will accompany the returnees until they reach their families in hospitals," the statement said.
In addition, the IDF said in a statement that "we will continue to work together with the bodies of the security establishment to return all the abductees and abductees. The IDF Spokesperson asks the public to show patience and sensitivity and respect the privacy of the returnees and their families."
23:29 - Prime Minister's Office: The Government of Israel embraces our six citizens who have now returned to Israeli territory
The Prime Minister's Office reported that six more civilians have now returned to Israeli territory. "The government of Israel embraces our six citizens who have now returned to Israeli territory. Their families were informed by the officials in charge that they had returned to Israel."
In addition, the Prime Minister's Office said that "the Israeli government is committed to the return of all abductees and missing persons. The government, together with all security agencies, will accompany them and their families."
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23:25 - Watch the footage: The 6 abductees are handed over to the Red Cross
Documentation: Transferring the moment of transferring the abductees to the Red Cross
After the release of the two Israelis: 6 more abductees were transferred to Egypt/Walla!
Abductees at the moment of transfer to the Red Cross / official website, without
Abductees at the moment of transfer to the Red Cross / official website, without
Abductees at the moment of transfer to the Red Cross / official website, without
Abductees at the moment of transfer to the Red Cross / official website, without
23:21 - 8 Israelis released from Hamas captivity - full list
Ilana Grichevsky
Nili Margalit Aisha Al Zaidana Bilal Al Zaidana
Shani Goren
Sapir Cohen
Amit
Sosna
Maya Shem
Photos of the 8 abductees released from Hamas captivity today/official website, none
23:16 P.M. - IDF: Red Cross representatives transfer six Israeli abductees to Egypt
The IDF reported that a short time ago, Red Cross representatives transferred six Israeli abductees to Egypt.
"The abductees returning to Israel in Egyptian territory and on their way to the meeting point with our forces at Kerem Shalom, representatives of the security establishment will verify the identity of the abductees returning at the meeting point," the IDF said. "IDF representatives update their families regularly."
23:06 P.M. - IDF: Six abductees handed over to the Red Cross on their way to Israeli territory
The IDF reported that according to information provided by the Red Cross, six Israeli abductees had been transferred to them and were on their way to Israeli territory.
22:58 - The seventh phase begins: the abductees were transferred to the Red Cross
22:12 p.m. - U.S. Secretary of State to Walla!: It is important to allow the Red Cross access to abductees
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to Walla!: "Obviously it would be very helpful and important for the Red Cross to have access to abductees, but of course there should not be abductees at all. This is one of the terrible parts of what Hamas has done, and we deal with it every day. Fortunately, today, on the seventh day of the truce, more abductees were released. We want to see the liberation continue. Hamas needs to release them all now, and it would be very good if the Red Cross had access to the abductees."
Blinken added: "The question of humanitarian aid has nothing to do with the Red Cross, it's innocent people in Gaza who desperately need help. The conditions in Gaza are very difficult and severe, the need for basic things: water, food, food, fuel, medicine, essential and necessary."
21:10 P.M. - IDF Spokesperson: Hamas's claims about the Bibas family are still not verified
IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari on the release of Yarden Bibas' psychological warfare video: "The Hamas terrorist organization presented documentation of Yarden Bibas, our hearts are with them. We will continue to work to bring them back. This is psychological terrorism. The purpose of advertising is to exert pressure, to hurt. Hamas' claims about the Bibas family have not yet been verified.
In addition, Hagari referred to the continuation of the plan for the return of the hostages: "During the night we insisted on the implementation of the current outline, and we will do so tomorrow as well. The IDF is ready for the continuation of the war, we are prepared for an attack at any hour.
20:44 - IDF: Interceptor launches following detection of suspicious target in southern Israel
The IDF reported that an interceptor was launched earlier this evening following the identification of a suspect in Israeli skies in southern Israel. "An alert was activated in open areas only in accordance with policy, the incident is under investigation," it said.
18:36 p.m. - French President Macron: Maya is free there, it's a great joy."
French President Emmanuel Macron tweeted on his X account about the return of Mia Shem, who holds French citizenship: "Mia there is free. It is a great joy that I share with her family and all the French."
Macron also wrote, "I also express my solidarity with all those who remain hostages of Hamas. France is working with its partners to secure their release as soon as possible."
From the Hamas Masses to Israeli Love: The Welcome to the Abductees in Ofakim
From the Hamas Masses to Israeli Love: The Welcome to the Abductees in Ofakim / Walla Editorial Board!
Watch the documentation: Karen named Mia's mother there this morning when she received the announcement of her return
Karen named Mia's mom there this morning when she received the announcement of her return/without
17:35 - Relative of Amit Sosna: "We tried to keep expectations low, and now we were screaming and crying"
Michal Cohen, a relative of Amit Sosna, told Walla!: "Wow, we're crazy. I was optimistic. I felt like she was coming back; But there was terrible tension. We tried to keep expectations low so as not to be disappointed because we went through a difficult and crazy time. And now that's it, we were screaming and crying, she had already moved to Israel. We're waiting to be picked up to meet her. It will be a big hug. I'm in a dream. Mira, her mother, is half faint here next to me."
17:24 - IDF: The two abductees are in Israeli territory and on their way to Hatzerim base
The IDF reported that at this time the two abductees, Maya Shem and Amit Sosna, who returned to Israel, were in Israeli territory and making their way to Hatzerim base.
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