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Hamas has released all 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza, as part of a breakthrough ceasefire after two years of war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
According to media reports, The 20 men were being reunited with their families and expected to undergo medical checks. Families and friends of hostages erupted in loud cheers upon hearing the news at the Hostages Square.
The freed hostages have been identified as Eitan Mor, Alon Ohel, Ziv Berman, Gali Berman, Guy Gilboa-Dalal, Omri Miran, Matan Angrest, Elkana Bohbot, Avinatan Or, Yosef-Haim Ohana, Evyatar David, Rom Braslavski, Segev Kalfon, Nimrod Cohen, Maxim Herkin, Eitan Horn, Matan Zangauker, Bar Kupershtein, David Cunio, Ariel Cunio.
They will also undergo medical and psychological evaluations before reuniting with their families at designated reception centres in southern Israel.
The IDF Spokesperson’s Unit urged the public to respect the privacy of the returning hostages and their families during this emotional time.
“We ask the public to act responsibly and with sensitivity, to respect the privacy of the returning hostages, and to rely solely on official information,” the statement read.
