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flag Hamas released seven Israeli hostages to the Red Cross on October 13, 2025, as the first step in a ceasefire deal.

flag Hamas released seven surviving Israeli hostages to the International Red Cross, marking the first phase of a ceasefire agreement. flag The hostages, part of a group of 20 living captives, are being transferred to Israeli military authorities for medical care and family reunification. flag The exchange is part of a broader deal in which Israel will free over 1,900 Palestinian prisoners, including those serving life sentences and others detained without charge. flag The Red Cross is overseeing a multi-phase operation, while an international task force will search for any deceased hostages not returned within 72 hours. flag The timing for the prisoner releases has not been announced. flag US President Donald Trump, visiting Israel, met with hostage families and addressed the Knesset before heading to Egypt for a regional peace summit.

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