Minutes after the IDF confirmed the first three hostages had been handed over, the Israeli president shared his relief the exchange had taken place successfully, APA reports citing BBC.
"Romi, Emily, and Doron – so beloved and missed – an entire nation rejoices at your return," Isaac Herzog writes on X.
"We send you and your families a huge embrace. This is a day of joy and comfort, and the beginning of a challenging journey of recovery and healing together."