84-year-old Israeli hostage who was released is in 'serious condition,' IDF says
Alma Avraham, an 84-year-old Israeli hostage released by Hamas Sunday, was taken to Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba in "serious condition," IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari said.
"Alma, who was returned to us in serious condition, was immediately evacuated by helicopter to the hospital. She was evacuated by IDF troops while still inside Gaza,” he said during a press conference.
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Due to "medical reasons" and to ensure the safety of the hostages, 13 of them were escorted out of Gaza by special forces near the community of Be'eri, "in full coordination with Egyptian security authorities," Hagari added.
In a short statement, Soroka said Avraham is in "poor physical condition and severe clinical condition."