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Monday, October 13, 2025
From the Liveblog of
Monday, October 13, 2025
First seven hostages back in Israel after 738 days
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleEmanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
The seven hostages freed in the first round of releases on October 13, 2025: Top row from left: Ziv Berman, Gali Berman, Matan Angrest, Alon Ohel; Bottom row from left: Omri Miran, Eitan Mor, Guy Gilboa-Dalal
Released hostages Matan Angrest, brothers Gali and Ziv Berman, Alon Ohel, Eitan Mor, Omri Miran, and Guy Gilboa-Dalal have crossed the border into Israel after 738 days in Hamas captivity in the Gaza Strip, the military says.
The seven were escorted out of the Gaza Strip by Israeli special forces after being handed over by the Red Cross.
The IDF is bringing them to a facility near the border for an initial physical and mental checkup, and to meet with family members.
Another 13 living hostages will be released by Hamas later this morning.
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