All living hostages held by Hamas are expected to be released on Monday as part of a US-brokered ceasefire and prisoner exchange deal. In exchange, Israel has indicated it is ready to release around 2,000 Palestinian detainees following the hostages’ freedom, according to dw.com
Key Developments – October 13
- US President Donald Trump arrived in Tel Aviv ahead of a regional peace summit in Egypt.
- The Israeli military confirmed that the Red Cross has handed over seven hostages who were released earlier in the day from Gaza City.
- The Red Cross has begun a multi-phase operation to oversee the safe transfer of hostages and the subsequent release of Palestinian prisoners.
- A second Red Cross convoy is on its way to southern Gaza to collect the next group of hostages.
Altogether, 20 living hostages are set to be released today, marking the first phase of the ceasefire and peace agreement. Crowds gathered in Tel Aviv, cheering and waving flags as the hostages began returning home after more than two years of captivity.
This landmark exchange is part of ongoing diplomatic efforts in the region to stabilize Gaza and advance peace talks, with international oversight ensuring the operation proceeds safely and transparently.
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