Seven Gaza hostages return to Israeli territory, set to reunite with families

Hamas publishes names of 20 hostages set for release on Monday morning • Trump set to to land in Israel at 9:20 a.m. amid hostage releases

Red Cross vehicles transport hostages, held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023 attack, following their handover as part of a ceasefire and hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel, in Gaza City October 13, 2025 in this still image taken from video.
Red Cross vehicles transport hostages, held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023 attack, following their handover as part of a ceasefire and hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel, in Gaza City October 13, 2025 in this still image taken from video.
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IDF confirms first seven hostages crossed border, in Israeli custody

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Matan Zangauker, Ariel and David Cunio, and Nimrod Cohen call families from Hamas captivity

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WATCH: Gaza hostage Matan Zangauker speaks to mother, girlfriend for first time in two years

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Freed hostage Matan Zangauker on a video call with mother Einav and girlfriend Ilana Gritzewsky, October 13, 2025. (credit: SECTION 27A OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT VIA WALLA)

1,716 Palestinian prisoners to be released at Nasser hospital

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Hamas claims release of hostages after 'failed military pressure' constitutes Israeli 'surrender'

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Trump, Leavitt watch hostage release from Air Force 1

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Karoline Leavitt posts photo watching Gaza hostages release aboard Air Force 1 on Instagram, October 13, 2025.
Karoline Leavitt posts photo watching Gaza hostages release aboard Air Force 1 on Instagram, October 13, 2025.
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First round of hostage release begins at 8 a.m. in Khan Yunis

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Zamir, IDF General Staff hold hostage release situational assessment

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Hamas's military wing to hold ceremonies for hostage release

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Hamas appears to set up chair for a hostage handover ceremony, October 13, 2025.
Hamas appears to set up chair for a hostage handover ceremony, October 13, 2025.
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Netanyahus write handwritten note to all released hostages

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Israel at War: What you need to know


  • Hamas launched a massive attack on October 7, 2023, with thousands of terrorists infiltrating from the Gaza border and taking some 250 hostages into Gaza.
  • Over 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals were murdered, including over 350 at the Supernova music festival and hundreds of Israeli civilians across the Gaza border communities.
  • 48 hostages remain in Gaza, while 49 hostages in total have been killed in captivity.
  • The IDF launched large-scale attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities on June 13, 2025.
  • Israel struck key nuclear sites and killed senior Iranian military and IRGC officials.
  • 28 Israelis killed, over 1,300 wounded, including several IDF soldiers, in Iranian attacks.


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