BSS
  09 Oct 2025, 08:15
Update : 09 Oct 2025, 08:37

Israeli army says preparing for return of hostages

JERUSALEM, Oct 9, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - The Israeli army welcomed on Thursday the agreement reached between Israel and Hamas for the release of hostages held in Gaza and said it was "preparing to receive them.

"The Chief of Staff instructed to be prepared to lead the upcoming operation to return the abductees with sensitivity and professionalism," the IDF said in Arabic on X.