Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office published an official statement with the return of the three hostages. "The Israeli government embraces the tree returnees. Their families were updated by the authorities that they were met by our forces. "The Israeli government is obliged to return all hostages and missing persons." The PMO added: "The government, together with all security bodies, will accompany them and their families. 'Blessed are you G-d - who redeems prisoners'

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