IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari noted on Friday evening that 77-year-old Hannah Katzir was freed from captivity in the first batch of hostages, after the terrorist organizations claimed just a few days ago that she had been murdered.

"This is the proof that one must only rely on the official sources," he stated.

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