The Israeli military received on October 13 seven released hostages who were earlier handed to the Red Cross in Gaza, the army and security service said. Under a ceasefire agreement brokered by the US president after two years of war, Hamas is due to release all surviving hostages on Monday in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. A woman reacts as people celebrate at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv as news came out that Hamas has already handed over seven surviving hostages to the Red Cross on October 13, 2025.