Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu’s wife sends personal welcome kits to hostages released by Hamas as they are transferred to the Red Cross for medical and psychological care.
Personal Welcome Kits Sent by Netanyahu’s Family
The official account of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reported that he and his wife Sara added a personal message to welcome kits for hostages returning to Israel. The kits contain clothing and personal gear, a laptop, a mobile phone, and a tablet.
First Released Hostages Handed to Red Cross
Seven of the twenty hostages slated for release on Monday were handed over to the Red Cross. They will first move to a military checkpoint before being escorted to hospitals that have been prepared for surgical and psychological care.
Casualties Since Oct. 7 Attack
After Hamas launched an assault on southern Israel on 7 October 2023, killing between 1,000 and 1,200 people and abducting 251, Israeli military actions have since claimed over 67,000 Palestinian lives.