It added that he had received medical attention and underwent psychological evaluation at Shamir Medical Center outside Tel Aviv.
Pacheco, one of the two Filipinos reported missing following the reescalation of the war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group, was among the hostages released on Friday under a ceasefire and hostage deal agreement that was reached seven weeks into the conflict.
MANILA, Philippines — After spending 49 days in captivity in the Gaza Strip, freed Hamas hostage Gelienor “Jimmy” Pacheco wants to be reunited with his family in the Philippines, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).
“What he wants is to get well first, sort out his documents, and come home before Christmas,” Foreign Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega told the Inquirer. “He probably wants to take a Christmas vacation,” he said.
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