Hamas releases 3 additional Israeli captives to ICRC

Admin I Saturday, February 22, 2025

GAZA, Palestine – The Islamic Resistant Movement, Hamas has released three additional Israeli captives to the International Committee of the Red Cross, ICRC for onward transfer to Israel.

Confirming the development, Spokesman of the Israeli Defence Forces, IDF, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said the three returning hostages – Eliya Cohen, Omer Shem Tov, and Omer Wenkert – Have Arrived at the Initial Reception Point in Southern Israel

He added that the IDF officers from the Personnel Directorate and IDF medical officials are accompanying the three returning hostages, and they will undergo an initial medical assessment and be reunited with their families.

He said the IDF is prepared to receive additional captives due to be transferred to the ICRC.