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Elkana Bohbot has returned home to his family and has now arrived at Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer after 738 days in captivity

Elkana Bohbot has returned home to his family and arrived at Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer after 738 days in captivity. Sensitivity and privacy are crucial

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This is a very complex and sensitive time requiring great sensitivity toward each returned captives and their family.

The system’s preparedness relies on lessons learned from previous release operations.

The health system will fulfill this mission with the outmost profession and sensitivity, placing the wellbeing of the returned captives at the center of our efforts.

We remind the public that these are deeply sensitive moments for the captives and their families and ask that their privacy be respected.

Their return home is a complex and emotional process, stirring powerful feelings of hope, pain, and loss among the families of the returned captives, the bereaved families, and the general public.

Protecting their privacy is essential to ensure their transition from captivity back to life, toward recovery and rehabilitation.

The Israeli Ministry advises avoiding unnecessary exposure to difficult content and shielding children from distressing images or recordings.

Repeated viewing may cause psychological harm; we therefore recommend limiting exposure and seeking professional support if needed.

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