Seven of the remaining hostages taken from Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, had been acquired by the Purple Cross and had been making their approach again to Israel from the Gaza Strip, in response to the Purple Cross.
“After 738 days in captivity, the IAF is able to meet our hostages and produce them again dwelling,” the Israeli Air Drive mentioned.
Israelis react as they await the discharge of Israelis nonetheless held in Gaza at Hostage Sq. in Tel Aviv early on Oct. 13, 2025.
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The Worldwide Committee of the Purple Cross, which is facilitating the trade between Hamas and Israel in northern Gaza, mentioned early on Monday that the method had begun.
“We now have began a multi-phase operation to facilitate the discharge and switch of hostages and detainees as a part of a ceasefire settlement between Israel and Hamas,” the group mentioned in an up to date press launch.
Israelis react as they await the discharge of Israelis nonetheless held in Gaza at Hostage Sq. in Tel Aviv early on Oct. 13, 2025.
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Israel’s army mentioned earlier on Monday that the switch had been anticipated to be cut up, with “a number of” hostages being launched throughout the first switch to the Purple Cross.
“The IDF is ready to obtain extra hostages who’re anticipated to be transferred to the Purple Cross later,” the IDF mentioned previous to the primary switch.
