Footage of the Head of the Hostages and Missing Persons Headquarter

Footage of the Head of the Hostages and Missing Persons Headquarters, MG Lior Carmeli, during a situational assessment:
IDF: The IDF Has Completed Preparations for Receiving the Hostages Returning to Israel From the Gaza Strip

Over the past day, the IDF - led by the Manpower Directorate and the Medical Corps - completed preparations for receiving the hostages from the Gaza Strip upon their return to Israel. The IDF, in coordination with the Health Ministry, additional government ministries, and security authorities, has prepared to receive the released hostages with optimal and professional care and to provide them with all the necessary support.

As part of the preparations, the IDF has established and equipped several locations for the initial reception of the released hostages with the required medical provisions and support. Following this, the released hostages will continue on to hospitals, where they will be reunited with their families.

The IDF Spokesperson’s Unit requests patience and sensitivity from the public. We ask everyone to respect the privacy of the hostages and their families.

The public is requested only to refer to official updates and announcements and refrain from sharing unverified information.