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Seven hostages have reportedly been handed to the Red Cross in Gaza. Their release was met with cheers, though there is no official military comment yet.
A Red Cross convoy is heading to northern Gaza to collect hostages from Hamas. Six named hostages will be released first, with more to follow from other areas. The freed individuals will undergo health checks and reunite with their families.
TimesofIsraelWorshippers pray Hoshana Rabba service at Hostages Square while awaiting release of captivesOctober 13, 2025
Worshippers in Tel Aviv held a Hoshana Rabba service at Hostages Square, performing traditional prayers while awaiting news on the release of captives.
A massive sign thanking President Trump has been displayed on Tel Aviv beach ahead of his visit to Israel. The sign is visible to planes landing at Ben Gurion Airport as Trump arrives to celebrate a new agreement between Israel and Hamas.
The Red Cross says its vehicles in Gaza are not collecting Israeli hostages, but are involved in the release of Palestinian prisoners. The organization has not notified Israeli authorities about any hostage handover operations.
October 13, 2025
Donald Trump said Middle East peace is harder to achieve than ending the government shutdown, which he called almost customary. He is visiting Israel and Egypt to mark a ceasefire and hostages' release in Gaza, calling it a historic moment.
Hamas has handed over seven hostages to the Red Cross as part of a ceasefire deal with Israel. The agreement involves exchanging 20 hostages for over 1,900 Palestinian prisoners. The Red Cross is overseeing the transfers and the return of remains.
Hamas has released the names of twenty Israeli hostages to be freed today under a landmark ceasefire agreement. The exchange comes after lengthy negotiations and will coincide with President Donald Trump's arrival in Tel Aviv.
Senator Lidia Thorpe is being investigated by police after saying she would 'burn down Parliament House' at a pro-Palestine rally. Thorpe later said her comments were metaphorical, but the remarks have sparked political and community backlash.
Hamas has published a list of over 1,900 Palestinian prisoners it says will be released in exchange for 20 hostages as part of a ceasefire with Israel. The Red Cross will oversee the releases, while international leaders discuss Gaza's future. The exchange marks a major step toward ending the conflict.
Asian shares slumped after Wall Street suffered its worst day in months due to rising trade tensions between the United States and China. Most major regional markets posted losses, and oil prices fell as a ceasefire eased supply concerns. U.S. futures rebounded slightly, but investor caution remains high.
World leaders are meeting in Egypt to support the Gaza ceasefire and discuss future peace and reconstruction efforts. Israel and Hamas are not attending the summit. The gathering highlights international backing for ending the conflict and rebuilding Gaza.









