A New Medical Discipline in Israel: How to Receive Hostages NYT | Top Stories Johnatan Reiss and Isabel Kershner 24 April 2025 at 17:00 From the first haircut to emotional support, a regularly updated guide covers what health professionals have learned about helping ex-hostages transition from captivity to freedom. © Peter van Agtmael for The New York TimesWorkers setting up screens to protect the privacy of the hostages on the grounds of Sheba hospital in Tel Aviv, in January.