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Israeli hostages set for release
Square, they were transferred to Red Cross Israeli hostages officials then accomAgam Berger, an IDF panied by parents on lookout at Nahal Oz, an IAF helicopter to the Arbel Yehoud, 29, Rabin Medical Center and Gadi Mozes, 80, in Petah Tikva before both abducted from emotional reunions with Kibbutz Nir Oz, are family members. to be released today IDF doctors confirmed after 482 days captiviall are in relatively good ty in Gaza. physical condition This is the third with no urgent medical stage of the first needs. phase of the IsraChief of Staff Lt. Gen. el-Hamas hostage Herzi Halevi, Shin Bet and ceasefire deal. head Ronen Bar, Mossad Israel will free 110 Director David Barnea Palestinian security and POW Coordinator prisoners in return. Maj. Gen. (res.) Nitzan Over thirty are servAlon monitored the ing life sentences. return process from a Five Thai nationals Arbel Yehud (29), Agam Berger (19) and Gadi Moses (80) reported to be released today command center. will also be released Prime Minister BenjaGonen, Doron Steinbrecher, Emily Damari, in a separate deal between Hamas and the min Netanyahu spoke by phone with Liri’s Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy Thai government. parents, Shira and Eli Albag. and Liri Albag have been reunited with Three male hostages are set to be released “This is a very joyous moment we’ve family. on Shabbat. waited for a long time,” he said. “All of Israel There were tears of joy and relief across Government spokesperson David Mencembrace Liri and her friends who’ve come Israel last Shabbat at the release of Ariev, er confirmed yesterday Hamas’ list of 33 back into the light. It’s truly a great day, Gilboa, Levy and Albag, all IDF lookouts in hostages in the first phase of the agreement we’re working on bringing everyone else Nahal Oz, after 477 days. matches Israel’s intelligence. home.” Dressed in combat gear, resembling IDF The bodies of eight hostages in the list will uniforms, and holding ‘gift bags’ from Habe returned for burial to Israel. mas in a propaganda ceremony at Palestine Since the ceasefire came into force Romi Continued on page 3
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