The Return of the Fifth Round of Hostages: All Details

20:29
Based on information that was received from the Red Cross, 12 hostages - including ten Israelis and two foreign nationals - are on their way toward Israeli territory.

20:41
A short while ago, Red Cross representatives transferred the 12 hostages to Egypt.
The released hostages' convoy is currently making its way through Egypt to the meeting point with our soldiers at Kerem Shalom.
Security representatives will verify the identity of the released hostages at the meeting point.
The families of the hostages are being updated by IDF representatives with the latest available information.

21:14
IDF Special Forces and ISA Forces are currently with the 12 released hostages. After an initial medical assessment, the released hostages will continue to be accompanied by IDF soldiers as they make their way to Israeli hospitals, where they will be reunited with their families.

The Israel Defense Forces salutes and embraces the released hostages upon their return home.

The IDF, together with the entire Israeli security establishment, will continue to operate to bring home all the hostages.

The IDF Spokesperson reiterates the importance of demonstrating patience and sensitivity during this time out of respect for the released hostages and their families.

22:05
Attached is video footage of the moment the released hostages enter Israeli territory: https://bit.ly/47NVED3

23:08
The 12 released hostages - including 10 Israelis and two Thai nationals - are currently leaving the meeting point in Israeli territory after undergoing an initial medical assessment. They are being flown by IAF helicopters and will be reunited with their families at the hospitals.