Seven Hostages Walk Free from Gaza, Safely in IDF Custody
The long-awaited release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas terrorists has begun, as seven captives were handed over to the International Committee of the Red Cross early Monday morning. All are reported to be walking independently and in stable condition • Read More
The hostages released in the first group are Guy Gilboa-Dalal, Eitan Mor, Gali and Ziv Berman, Alon Ohel, Matan Angrest, and Omri Miran. They are now en route to Israel with the IDF.
According to news reports, Hamas informed the ICRC that the handovers would take place from three different locations across the Gaza Strip, with final timings determined by Hamas and relayed to the Red Cross shortly before the transfers.
At 7:45 a.m., the IDF confirmed that the Red Cross convoy had reached one of the designated meeting points in northern Gaza. “The IDF is prepared to receive additional hostages expected to be transferred to the Red Cross later on,” the military said.
Arrival and Medical Care
Once they cross into Israel, the freed hostages will undergo an initial debriefing with Israeli officials and trauma specialists. Family reunions will be held at Re’im military base, which has been significantly expanded to host this major humanitarian operation.
Medical evaluations will be carried out on-site, after which the survivors will be airlifted by IAF helicopters to hospitals for further treatment: ten to Sheba Medical Center, five to Ichilov Hospital, and five to Beilinson Hospital.
At approximately 7:15 a.m., the first helicopter landed at Re’im in preparation for the arrivals.
International Reactions and Next Steps
U.S. President Donald Trump, currently en route to Israel aboard Air Force One, was reportedly watching the live coverage of the release process:
Additional hostages are expected to be freed around 10:00 a.m. from southern Gaza. Hamas, in a statement declared: “We affirm our commitment to the agreement and its timetable, as long as Israel adheres to its terms.”
Following the return of the living hostages, the Red Cross will re-enter Gaza to recover the bodies of Israeli captives who were murdered died in captivity. Under the terms of the current agreement, Hamas is expected to return 28 bodies, though Israeli officials believe only about half will be transferred today.
The IDF and security services remain on high readiness as the complex, multi-stage operation unfolds — a moment of fragile relief for the families and a nation that has waited anxiously for the hostages’ return.
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