Early Monday, hostages held by Hamas in Gaza began moving toward Israel’s Re’im military base, where they will be reunited with family and receive medical care. The Palestinian militant group will hand over the captives to the International Committee of the Red Cross before they enter Israel. Releases began around 8 a.m. (0500 GMT) in central Gaza and continued from Khan Younis and other southern areas. A total of 20 hostages are expected to be freed initially.
At Re’im, hostages will undergo health checks, shower, change clothes, and be flown to hospitals for further treatment. Israel is set to release approximately 2,000 Palestinian prisoners as part of the truce agreement, marking a significant move toward easing hostilities after months of conflict. Both sides hope this exchange will pave the way for further negotiations.
This moment carries high hopes for families torn apart and a fragile path toward peace.
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