Hamas concludes release of all 20 living Israeli hostages in Gaza Strip
Hamas’ Al-Qassam Brigades handed over 20 Israeli hostages to the Red Cross in Gaza Monday, in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners as part of the ceasefire deal.
- Middle East
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 12:19 | 13 October 2025
The Palestinian group Hamas' military wing, Al-Qassam Brigades, concluded on Monday the release of 20 living Israeli hostages, according to an Anadolu correspondent.
The hostages were handed over to Red Cross teams in two groups in the Gaza Strip.
In exchange for the released Israeli hostages, 1,968 Palestinian prisoners, including 250 sentenced to life, will be released under the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
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