Sunday’s Hostage Release Frees 17 Individuals, Including 14 Israelis and 3 Foreign Nationals

by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Correspondent

(Worthy News) – Fourteen Israeli citizens who were taken hostage in Gaza were released by the Palestinian terror group Hamas and brought back into Israel by the Israel Defense Force (IDF) as confirmed by Israel on Sunday evening. Additionally, three Thai citizens were also released through the Rafah crossing on Sunday night.

The hostages arrived in IDF custody and reentered Israel on Sunday evening. Upon reentry, Elma Avraham (83) was rushed to a hospital by helicopter in serious condition, as reported by Israeli media. The remaining 12 freed hostages are currently arriving at Hatzerim Airbase in the Negev for an initial medical assessment.

The list of released hostages included: Avigail Idan (3), the Brodutch family—Hagar (40), Ofri (10), Yuval (8), and Uriah (4); Ella  (8) and Dafna (15) Elyakim; the Almog-Goldstein family — Chen (48), Agam (17), Gal (11), and Tal (9); Elma Avraham, 84 years old; and Aviva Siegel, 64 years old.

Roni Krivoy, the hostage who also holds Russian citizenship, was released thanks to direct intervention from Russian President Vladimir Putin. He was welcomed back to Karmiel by Mayor Moshe Koninski, who said “The city of Karmiel welcomes Roni’s release and rejoices together with his parents Oleg and Marina and brothers Yulia and Igor.” Krivoy arrived at Sheba Medical Center later on Sunday for medical check-ups.

The three Thai hostages, freed from Hamas captivity in Gaza, have arrived at Assaf Harofeh Hospital, as confirmed by the Foreign Ministry and the hospital. They will undergo comprehensive physical and psychological tests and remain hospitalized during this period. The Thai embassy is in regular contact with the families, providing updates. Once released from the hospital, they are scheduled to return home to their families.

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