TEL AVIV, November 24. /TASS/. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has reported that it completed preparations to receive the hostages released from the Gaza Strip.

"The IDF completed preparations for receiving the hostages released from captivity in the Gaza Strip upon their return to Israel," the IDF press service said in a statement. "As part of the preparations, the IDF has readied several locations dedicated to the initial reception of the released hostages, including with necessary medical provisions and support. After the initial reception and medical treatment, the released hostages will continue to hospitals, where they will be reunited with their families," the statement said.

The army press service added that "the IDF, in coordination with [Israeli] government ministries and security authorities, have prepared to quickly receive the released hostages and give them all the necessary support."