Sixth phase of ceasefire exchange complete, says Red Cross
The International Committee of the Red Cross said today that it has completed the sixth phase of the hostage and prisoner exchange.
Three hostages were transferred out of the Gaza Strip to Israel, and a total of 369 Palestinian detainees were released from Israeli custody today, it said.
However, the ICRC said it remained concerned over the way that hostage and detainee releases were being carried out, and said more must be done by all sides to ensure transfers with carried out in a “dignified and private manner.”
Returning hostages arrive at Israeli hospitals
The three returning hostages have arrived at hospitals in Israel where they will receive medical treatment and be reunited with their families.
Sasha Alexander Troufanov and Sagui Dekel-Chen arrived earlier at Sheba hospital by helicopter, shortly before Iair Horn landed at Ichilov hospital.
Images and video released by the IDF showed Iair Horn — wearing a Hapoel Be’er Sheva soccer shirt and scarf — sharing tearful embraces with members of his family, also dressed in soccer regalia.
Source: NBCNews
