Some families of hostages reportedly making way to Gaza border

13 October 2025, 5:28 am

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Some families who live far from southern Israel have received messages to begin making their way to the Re’im base on the Gaza border ahead of the expected release of their loved ones, Channel 12 news reports.

According to the channel, the releases will take place in two batches, starting with the release of some hostages from the central Gaza Strip at 8 a.m. At 10 a.m., the remaining living hostages will be released from Khan Younis and other areas, the channel reports.

Israel had indicated earlier that the second release would take place at 9 a.m., just ahead of US President Donald Trump’s planned arrival. The reason for the reported delay is not immediately clear.