The IDF has launched Operation “Returning Home" to secure the return of the remaining 48 hostages from Hamas captivity.
Israel Defense Forces Announces Return Of Seven Hostages To Israel From Hamas Captivity News: Seven returning hostages are currently being accompanied by IDF and ISA forces on their return to Israel, where they will undergo an initial medical assessment, the Israel Defense Forces informed a while ago at the time of filing this report on Monday.
“The commanders and soldiers of the IDF salute and embrace the returning hostages as they make their way home to the State of Israel,” it said in a post on X.
Earlier, it informed that the seven hostages were transferred into the custody of the Red Cross and were on their way to IDF and ISA forces in Gaza, the Israel Defense Forces stated, citing the Red Cross.
“The IDF is prepared to receive additional hostages who are expected to be transferred to the Red Cross later on,” the Israel Defense Forces added in a post on X.
Earlier, in a separate post, it said, “According to information received, the Red Cross is on its way to a meeting point in northern Gaza where several hostages will be transferred into their custody.”
“After 738 days in captivity, our IAF helicopter is ready to meet our hostages and bring them back home,” it said in a post earlier today.
The IDF has launched Operation “Returning Home" to secure the return of the remaining 48 hostages from Hamas captivity.
“In a few hours we will all be reunited - one people, embraced and united,” said the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir, yesterday, according to the Israel Defense Forces.
“The military pressure we applied over the past two years, together with the complementary diplomatic measures, constitute a victory over Hamas. We will continue to act in order to shape a security reality that ensures the Gaza Strip no longer poses a threat to the State of Israel and its civilians,” the Chief of the General Staff added.
The ceasefire came into effect at 12:00 on October 10, 2025, after more than two years.
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