The Ministry of Health has reported that Soroka Medical Center and Sheba Medical Center and Shamir Medical Center are prepared to receive 13 Israeli children and women, as well as four foreign citizens who returned today to Israel.
In the hospitals they will meet with their family members and receive medical and psychological care as needed.
"These are sensitive moments for the families and for the freed hostages who have returned to Israel. We wish to maintain their privacy and dignity," the Ministry said.
"The Ministry of Health is happy for their return home and wishes for the return of all the hostages."