Hamas frees all Israeli hostages — The Times of Israel
Illustrative photo: Hamas handed over all Israeli hostages (GettyImages)
The Hamas group handed over a second group of 13 Israeli hostages to representatives of the Red Cross, The Times of Israel reports.
According to the agency, Hamas no longer has any living Israeli hostages. The transfer of the bodies of the deceased will take place later, the TV channel notes.
At present, there is no official information about the transfer from the Israel Defense Forces or the Red Cross.
This morning, Hamas released a group of seven freed hostages, who arrived at the initial reception point in Israel. The first group included Gali and Ziv Berman, Matan Angrest, Alon Ohel, Omri Miran, Eitan Mor, and Guy Gilboa-Dalal.
Before the exchange, Hamas released a list of 20 hostages' names, which matches Israeli data. Among them are Elkana Bohbot, Matan Angrest, Avinatan Or, Yosef-Haim Ohana, Alon Ohel, Evyatar David, Guy Gilboa-Dalal, Rom Braslavski, Gali Berman, Ziv Berman, Eitan Mor, Segev Kalfon, Nimrod Cohen, Maxim Herkin, Eitan Horn, Matan Zangauker, Bar Kupershtein, David Cunio, Ariel Cunio, and Omri Miran.
Updated at 11:45 a.m.
The Israeli army has confirmed that a second group of living Israeli hostages has been safely handed over to the Red Cross. According to information received from the Red Cross, 13 hostages have been handed over to them and are on their way to IDF and Shin Bet forces in the Gaza Strip.
Trump's plan for Gaza Strip
US President Donald Trump's peace plan to end the conflict in the Gaza Strip, presented last week, includes 20 points and provides for the creation of an international Peace Council to oversee the work of the Palestinian committee managing the enclave. Since October 6, indirect talks between Israel and Hamas have been ongoing in Egypt, mediated by Egypt, the US, and Qatar.
On October 9, Trump announced an agreement on the first phase of the plan: Israeli troops will withdraw to new positions, leaving about 53% of the Gaza Strip under their control, and Hamas must release 48 Israeli hostages within three days.
Today, Egypt will host the Sharm El Sheikh Peace Summit, dedicated to resolving the situation in the Middle East and establishing lasting peace in the region. Leaders from more than 20 countries are expected to attend.
