Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid announced early Thursday morning that Israeli couple Mordy and Natali Oknin have been released from detention in Turkey and are making their way to Israel.

"After joint efforts with Turkey, Mordy and Natali Oknin have been released from custody and are currently making their way to Israel. We thank the President of Turkey and his government for their cooperation and welcome the Oknin couple," the statement said.

The Prime Minister and Foreign Minister also thanked the Oknin family for "staying strong during the complex situation and for open and warm cooperation with the Foreign Ministry."

The statement added, "Special thanks to President Isaac Herzog for his work to bring them home."... Read More: Arutz-7