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Hamas frees 2 more hostages from captivity in Gaza
October 24, 2023

Amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, the terrorist group on Tuesday released two more hostages, The Times of Israel reported, adding that they were identified as Nurit Cooper and Yocheved Lifshitz.  

According to the report, a military helicopter ferrying the two freed hostages landed on the roof of Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv.  

Citing a nurse at the Ichilov Hospital, The Times of Israel reported that Cooper and Lifshitz appeared to be in good health after arriving at the Israeli Medical Centre, directly upon their release from Hamas captivity in Gaza.  

The two elderly hostages had an emotional reunion with their families, the nurse told The Times of Israel.  

Both the freed hostages were on medication that they may not have received during their two weeks of captivity.  

The nurse said the hospital authorities will come to a better understanding of their condition in the morning, The Times of Israel reported. -- ANI
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