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From the Liveblog of
Monday, October 13, 2025
From the Liveblog of
Monday, October 13, 2025
First release to include six hostages — reports
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
The first six hostages to be released on October 13, 2025: Top row from left: Gali Berman, Matan Angrest, Alon Ohel.; Bottom row from left: Omri Miran, Eitan Mor, Ziv Berman (Courtesy)
The hostages set to be freed by Hamas first from the northern Gaza Strip are Matan Angrest, brothers Gali and Ziv Berman, Alon Ohel, Eitan Mor and Omri Miran, according to Hebrew-language media.
The other 14 living hostages will be released later this morning from different areas of Gaza.
The families of the six have been notified.
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