The first three Israeli hostages released as part of a new ceasefire agreement in the Gaza war are in “stable condition,” the hospital where they were brought told the Times of Israel on Monday.
Emily Damari, Romi Gonen and Doron Steinbrecher were freed on Sunday after spending more than 15 months in captivity in the Gaza Strip.
“It will take a few more days to complete all the needed examinations,” said Sefi Mendelovich, deputy director general of health at Sheba Medical Center near Tel Aviv.
The three women were abducted to Gaza during the Hamas-led October 7 attacks on Israel. After being handed over to the International Red Cross, they were brought to the hospital to reunite with their families.
Some 90 Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails have been freed in exchange for the women’s release.
Damari, who holds both Israeli and British citizenship, took to Instagram to express her feelings following her release after 471 days in captivity.
“I have returned to my beloved life,” the 28-year-old was quoted as writing by the Times of Israel.
“I’m the happiest in the world now just to be.”
