Former hostage Tal Shoham released from Beilinson Hospital

Tal Shoham, the 39-year-old hostage released last Saturday, has been released from treatment at Beilinson Hospital today (Thursday) and will continue to be treated on an outpatient basis.

According to the hospital's statement:

Beilinson Hospital from the Clalit Group announces that Tal Shoham, who was admitted to the hospital on Saturday, was discharged today (Thursday) after completing the required examinations. Upon his discharge, Tal will begin a day rehabilitation process at Beilinson.

The hospital will remain available to Tal and his family members, and they will continue to receive all necessary support from the hospital.

We again request that the media and the public respect Tal's and his family's privacy during these sensitive days.

At Beilinson Hospital, we will continue to be prepared and ready, with the understanding that the mission will not be complete until all hostages return home.

Shoham's return to Israeli territory last week signified both an emotional and significant moment in the ongoing efforts to bring home hostages who have been suffering under unimaginable conditions since the attacks of October 7, 2023.

Shoham’s abduction occurred during the violent Hamas-led assault on Israel. At the time, he and his family had been visiting his wife Adi’s parents in Kibbutz Be’eri. The family had hoped to spend a peaceful time together, celebrating the Simchat Torah holiday.

Their world was then shattered when armed Hamas terrorists stormed the area. Despite hiding in a safe room for hours, Tal, Adi, and their two children, Naveh and Yahel, were captured. This horrific moment left their community devastated and the Shoham family torn apart by the brutal violence. Shoham was then subjected to unimaginable conditions, including being forced to speak on a Hamas makeshift stage before being handed over to the Red Cross along with another hostage, Mengistu.

When Shoham crossed into Israeli territory, he appeared frail, pale, and underweight, a stark contrast to his condition prior to his captivity. Tal was immediately taken to hospital for medical treatment, and is receiving care at the Rabin Medical Center.

According to the Beilinson Hospital statement, he is now on the road to recovery from his ordeal.