Hamas Hostages Released Amid Israel-Hamas Ceasefire

Hamas released seven hostages to the Red Cross as part of a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. No details regarding their condition were disclosed. Hamas plans to exchange 20 hostages for over 1,900 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel, sparking nationwide attention across Israel.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Cairo | Updated: 13-10-2025 10:48 IST | Created: 13-10-2025 10:48 IST
Hamas Hostages Released Amid Israel-Hamas Ceasefire
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In a significant development in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, Hamas released seven hostages into the custody of the Red Cross on Monday. The release marks the first wave of hostage freedom under an agreed ceasefire between the conflicting parties.

Details regarding the condition of the released hostages remain undisclosed, but the news was met with widespread jubilation among the families and friends of the hostages. Many Israelis, who followed the events on national television, celebrated as the Red Cross took custody of the seven hostages.

Hamas has announced plans to exchange 20 live hostages for more than 1,900 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. The exchange has captivated the nation, with public screenings of the transfer drawing tens of thousands of interested viewers, particularly at a major event in Tel Aviv.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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