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Monday, October 13, 2025
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Monday, October 13, 2025
Red Cross denies reports that it met with hostages in Gaza, has information about their wellbeing
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleEmanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
The Red Cross denies reports that its representatives had already met with hostages in the Gaza Strip this evening and reported back that some were in serious condition.
“We are in continuous contact with all parties in preparation for the hostage return operation,” the Red Cross says in statement. “Contrary to reports, we have not received or transmitted information regarding the medical condition of the hostages.”
The 20 living hostages are set to be handed over by Hamas to the Red Cross early Monday morning, and will then be brought to IDF troops in Gaza to be escorted out of the Strip.
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