The International Committee of the Red Cross facilitates their handover to Israeli authorities and the transfer of released Palestinian detainees to Gaza and the West Bank. The release follows the ceasefire’s entry into force on 10 October. It does not resolve the return of all deceased hostages’ remains, which involves separate operations.
Hamas releases the last twenty living Israeli hostages held in Gaza
The last twenty living Israeli hostages held in Gaza are released on 13 October 2025 under the ceasefire agreement.