Cliff Notes
- Israel confirms that of the 250 hostages taken during the 7 October attack by Hamas, 20 are believed to be alive and 28 are dead.
- A peace deal mediated by US President Donald Trump includes the release of hostages and a withdrawal of Israeli soldiers from Gaza.
- A ceasefire is set to take effect within 24 hours, with hostages expected to be freed within 72 hours thereafter.
All the hostages believed to be alive and who are due for release | World News
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As Israel and Hamas finally strike a deal aimed at bringing an end to the war in Gaza, we take a look at the hostages still believed to be alive and who are set to return home any day now.
Israel says that of the 250 initially taken captive in Hamas’s 7 October attack, 20 of the hostages that remain in Gaza are thought to be alive and 28 are dead.
As part of the first phase of the peace deal brokered by US President Donald Trump, some hostages will be released and Israeli soldiers will start withdrawing from Gaza.
On Thursday, Israel said the deal had been signed and the ceasefire would go into force within 24 hours of a cabinet meeting. After that period, the hostages in Gaza will be freed within 72 hours, an Israeli government spokeswoman said.
Here are the hostages believed to be alive and who could soon be returning home after two years of captivity in the besieged enclave of Gaza: