After 738 Days: These Are the 20 Israeli Hostages Released by Hamas From Gaza on Monday [View all]
Source: Haaretz
The last 20 living hostages taken by Hamas on October 7 were released from Gaza on Monday under the cease-fire deal, bringing to an end 738 days of captivity that began with the deadliest attack in Israel's history. 28 hostages remain in Gaza. Their bodies are expected to be returned soon.
For the first time in more than two years, no living Israeli hostages remain in Hamas captivity. The last 20 living hostages were released from Gaza on Monday, after 738 days in captivity, under the cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
The release took place in two stages: seven hostages were freed in the early morning hours, followed by 13 later in the day.
Twenty-eight hostages remain in Hamas captivity. Their bodies are expected to be returned soon under the cease-fire agreement.
On October 7, 2023, more than 251 people were taken hostage from Israel and held by Hamas and other Palestinian factions in Gaza
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Hamas still holds 28 Israeli hostages. They were all murdered by their captors.
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