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Israel says Hamas hands over the first seven living hostages to the Red Cross as part of the Gaza ceasefire

October 13, 2025

There was no immediate information on their condition. Hamas has said 20 living hostages will be exchanged for over 1,900 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. Families and friends of hostages broke out into wild cheers as Israeli television channels announced that the hostages were in the hands of the Red Cross.

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