How has Israel prepared to receive hostages to be released from Hamas custody ?
"I've come to take you home." "You are in a safe place" -- Israeli troops are being meticulously prepared to welcome possibly traumatized women and children captives kidnapped by Palestinian extremists. From trauma care guidelines to medical assistance, even the first words the troops accompanying them home have been carefully prepared, with experts warning that many will data-face a long road to recovery.
During a four-day truce agreed upon by israel and Gaza's Hamas leadership, 50 of the terrorists' around 240 captives are due to be released in return for 150 Palestinian inmates.
After seven weeks in captivity in a war-torn terrain, the first of them is set to be released on Friday.
Child abuse specialists from the Haruv Institute in Jerusalem created specific recommendations on how to manage the youngsters whenever they are freed at the request of the Israeli government.
"When the soldier meets the youngster," the instruction continues, "he should gently identify himself and provide reassuring promises such as "I am here to take care of you."
Aside from quick medical attention, they are advised to learn about and provide a child's favorite foods, such as pizza or chicken schnitzel.
If this information is not available, the handbook suggests that people bring basic goods such as bread, cheese, and fruit.
Because many of them lost family members when Hamas launched the bloodiest attack in Israeli history on october 7, troops are advised to avoid queries from youngsters about the fate of relatives, even if they know the answers.
"Each question must be answered along the lines of 'My job is to bring you to israel, to a safe place, where people you know will be waiting for you and will answer all of your questions.'"
During a four-day truce agreed upon by israel and Gaza's Hamas leadership, 50 of the terrorists' around 240 captives are due to be released in return for 150 Palestinian inmates.
After seven weeks in captivity in a war-torn terrain, the first of them is set to be released on Friday.
Child abuse specialists from the Haruv Institute in Jerusalem created specific recommendations on how to manage the youngsters whenever they are freed at the request of the Israeli government.
"When the soldier meets the youngster," the instruction continues, "he should gently identify himself and provide reassuring promises such as "I am here to take care of you."
Aside from quick medical attention, they are advised to learn about and provide a child's favorite foods, such as pizza or chicken schnitzel.
If this information is not available, the handbook suggests that people bring basic goods such as bread, cheese, and fruit.
Because many of them lost family members when Hamas launched the bloodiest attack in Israeli history on october 7, troops are advised to avoid queries from youngsters about the fate of relatives, even if they know the answers.
"Each question must be answered along the lines of 'My job is to bring you to israel, to a safe place, where people you know will be waiting for you and will answer all of your questions.'"