Seven of the remaining hostages taken from Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, have been obtained by the Pink Cross and have been making their method again to Israel from the Gaza Strip, based on the Pink Cross.
“After 738 days in captivity, the IAF is able to meet our hostages and produce them again house,” the Israeli Air Power stated.
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 Pink Cross, which is facilitating the alternate between Hamas and Israel in northern Gaza, stated early on Monday that the method had begun.
“We’ve got 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 stated 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 stated earlier on Monday that the switch have been anticipated to be break up, with “a number of” hostages being launched in the course of the first switch to the Pink Cross.
“The IDF is ready to obtain extra hostages who’re anticipated to be transferred to the Pink Cross later,” the IDF stated previous to the primary switch.














