All Living Hostages Released From Hamas Bondage As Trump Arrives in Israel

By Pamela Geller – on October 13, 2025

No living hostages are in the hands of those savages anymore.

An end to 738 days in hell: all 20 living hostages are no longer in Hamas captivity | Live updates

NY Post: Hamas has freed the last remaining living hostages in Gaza after 738 days in hellish captivity following a historic peace deal forged by President Trump.

The first seven hostages returned to Israel around 2:30 a.m. ET Monday after being transported out of the Palestinian territory by Red Cross trucks.

The remaining 13 hostages were released by Hamas hours later.

The Israel Defense Forces confirmed the first seven were being taken to a military base for medical checks, and then will be reunited with their families.

The first freed hostages are Gali and Ziv Berman, Matan Angrest, Alon Ohel, Omri Miran, Eitan Mor, and Guy Gilboa-Dallal, according to the Hostages and Missing Families Forum.

The bodies of 28 others are still in the Palestinian enclave and are expected to be released over the next several days.

The survivors’ two-year nightmare is finally ending following Israel’s devastating war, which was meant to crush Hamas and free the captives.

More than 250 hostages were originally taken during the Oct. 7, 2023 terror attacks on southern Israel.

The captives endured horrific conditions, according to survivors who were released as part of previous deals or rescued by the Israel Defense Forces. They reported being tortured, raped and starved.

One hostage, Evyatar David, was forced to dig his own grave as part of a sick Hamas propaganda video released in August, which showed him extremely gaunt.

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The Red Cross has received the second group of released hostages.

The first photos of some of the hostages after their arrival in Israel have been released.

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Seven hostages crossed into Israeli territory; Red Cross picks up another 13 | Live updates
By: Ynet news, October 13, 2025;

After 738 days in captivity, Eitan Mor, Alon Ohel, Ziv Berman, Gali Berman, Guy Gilboa-Dalal, Omri Miran, and Matan Angrest have crossed the border into Israeli territory with IDF and Shin Bet forces; Thirteen more hostages will be released alive in next round from Khan

Rom Braslavski, Yosef Chaim Ohana, Evyatar David, and Bar Kupershtein spoke with their families in a video call.
Julie, the mother of Bar Kupershtein, said with emotion: “Seeing my son after two years—what a boy, I’m dying. He said, ‘Mom, everything’s okay.’ What a man. Thank God, thank You for protecting them. We were in the compound, and suddenly there was a missed call. I saw it was from the al-Aqsa Brigades. I called back, and they answered! Suddenly I saw Bar, and I started running to Tal’s area because he was in the room.”
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Eitan Mor, Alon Ohel, Ziv Berman, Gali Berman, Guy Gilboa-Dalal, Omri Miran, and Matan Angrest have just crossed the border into Israeli territory with IDF and Shin Bet forces.
The returning hostages—Eitan Mor, Alon Ohel, Ziv Berman, Gali Berman, Guy Gilboa-Dalal, Omri Miran, and Matan Angrest—were escorted by IDF and Shin Bet personnel as they entered Israel a short time ago.
Phone call from Elkana
They are now on their way to an initial intake center in southern Israel, where they will be reunited with their families.
The IDF said it is prepared to receive additional hostages expected to be transferred to the Red Cross later today.
The family of Omri Miran, who has finally returned to Israel, said, “Dad Omri is home. After more than 700 long, painful, and agonizing days, Omri will finally receive a hug from Roni and Alma that will heal everything.”
Seven Israeli hostages were handed over to the IDF from Gaza on Monday morning, ending 738 days of captivity and marking the first stage of a historic prisoner exchange under the Israel-Hamas ceasefire.
According to Israeli officials, Eitan Mor, Gali and Ziv Berman, Matan Angrest, Omri Miran, Guy Gilboa-Dalal, and Alon Ohel were transferred by the International Committee of the Red Cross to Israeli forces inside the Strip and are now en route to Israel for medical evaluation and reunification with their families.
IDF and Shin Bet officials confirmed the hostages were safely received and are “on their way home.” The army remains prepared for additional transfers expected later Monday.
The next group of 13 hostages is set to be released from Khan Younis in southern Gaza, according to officials involved in the operation.
Making their way home
As the first convoy crossed out of Gaza, scenes of elation erupted across Israel. Families of the released hostages received confirmation directly from the army, including photographs and video messages. “They’re safe and coming home,” an IDF spokesperson said.