Hamas has completed the⁢ release of all remaining living hostages seized‌ during its October 7, 2023, attack‌ on Israel, according to a statement from the israeli military.The final group consisted of 13 individuals who​ were transferred into the custody of the International Committee of⁢ the​ Red Cross ​and are now en route to Israeli forces within the gaza Strip.

Hostage Exchange Details

This release is ⁢part of a broader agreement‌ that also includes the return of the remains of 28 hostages ⁤who died⁢ while in captivity. In exchange for the ⁢release of the living hostages and the remains of the deceased, Israel is set to release over 1,900‍ Palestinian prisoners. This includes approximately 250 Palestinians serving life sentences and ‌an additional 1,700 Gazans who have been detained‌ by Israel without formal charges since⁣ the October 7th attacks.

The exchange represents a significant, though fragile, step ​in the ongoing conflict between⁢ Israel⁣ and Hamas. The release of a substantial number of ‌Palestinian prisoners ‌is a long-standing demand of Hamas, and this agreement demonstrates a ‍willingness from Israel to negotiate on this ‌front as part ‍of securing the release of its citizens.

This is a developing story​ and will be updated as more data becomes available.