These are the 13 Israeli hostages who have just been released by Hamas and are on their way home to Israel.
Two American citizens who were held hostage by Hamas have been released to Israel, among them 4-year-old Abigail Idan.
Twelve of the hostages were handed over to special forces and the Shin Bet at the border fence in central Gaza. They will be taken to the Hatzerim airbase.
Eighty four year old Hostage Alma Avraham was air lifted to Sorka hospital. Reportedly in serious condition.
Four hostages were taken to Egypt’s Rafah border crossing, and from there they will be brought into Israel.
See the full list below:
1. Abigail Idan, 4
2. Ella Elyakim, 8
3. Dafna Elyakim, 15
4. Hagar Brodetz Ama, 40 and her children
5. Ofri Brodetz, 10
6. Yuval Brodetz, 8
7. Oriya Brodetz, 4
8. Chen Goldstein, 48 and her children
9. Agam Goldstein, 17
10. Tal Goldstein, 9
11. Gal Goldstein, 11
12. Alma Avraham, 84
13. Adrian Aviva Siegel, 63
Besuros Tovos!
The 14 Israeli hostages released from Hamas captivity tonight: Hagar Brodetz and children Ofri, Yuval and Oriya, Roni Krivoi, Chen Almog Goldstein and her children Agam, Gal and Tal Almog, Avigail Idan, Alma Avraham, Aviva Siegal, and siblings Ela and Dafna Elyakim. pic.twitter.com/C7huFnILFO
— Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian (@manniefabian) November 26, 2023
As of now, 13 released hostages are in Israeli territory.
12 of the released hostages are being accompanied by ISA and IDF special forces to the Hatzerim Base, while an additional civilian landed at a hospital a short while ago.
4 additional released hostages are on their way…
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) November 26, 2023
This is our joy and pure pain for the families that have hostages not released!