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Have all the Israeli hostages been freed?

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The last group of Israeli hostages, believed to be 20 individuals, is in the process of being released as part of a ceasefire agreement. While families are preparing for reunions, there is no confirmation yet that all hostages have been freed, and the remains of some may take longer to return.

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Australian Jewish community welcomes release of Gaza hostages

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  • The first group of the final 20 living hostages held by Hamas has been released. 9s
  • Hostages were handed to the Red Cross and then to the Israeli Defense Forces. 29s
  • The release is part of a peace deal brokered by the US president, with a ceasefire currently holding. 2m 7s
  • Israeli troops remain in Gaza, and security challenges persist despite the ceasefire. 2m 16s
  • Conditions in Gaza remain difficult, and many Palestinians are uncertain if the ceasefire will last. 2m 42s
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Australian Jewish community welcomes release of Gaza hostages
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10 News First
14 hours ago
Australian Jewish community welcomes release of Gaza hostages

The first group of the final 20 living hostages is being released, marking the initial phase of a peace agreement.

Israel prepares for return of last Gaza hostages
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CBS News
17 hours ago
Israel prepares for return of last Gaza hostages

Israel prepares for the return of the last 20 hostages believed to be alive in Gaza, following a deal that includes prisoner releases.

Reflecting on two years of Gaza war with hostages set to come home
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CBS News
17 hours ago
Reflecting on two years of Gaza war with hostages set to come home

The last of the hostages are expected to finally be free and reunited with their families as the diplomatic plan unfolds.

Ceasefire holds in Gaza ahead of hostage release, Trump visit
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Reuters
20 hours ago
Ceasefire holds in Gaza ahead of hostage release, Trump visit

Under the ceasefire agreement, Hamas is due by noon Monday to release the remaining hostages taken captive on October 7th, 2023.

Thousands Israelis celebrate upcoming release of hostages
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CBS News
20 hours ago
Thousands Israelis celebrate upcoming release of hostages

Israeli officials expect the 20 living hostages to be released early tomorrow morning; the Red Cross will also hand over bodies of those killed.

'We're thrilled' says father and husband of freed hostages
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CBC News
20 hours ago
'We're thrilled' says father and husband of freed hostages

48 Israeli hostages, 20 of whom are believed alive, are expected to be released by the deadline; the remains of others may take longer.

Last Israeli hostages to return home as fragile ceasefire holds
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10 News First
2 days ago
Last Israeli hostages to return home as fragile ceasefire holds

Hundreds of thousands celebrate as the last remaining captives in Gaza are expected to return to their families.

Families of hostages in Gaza await their release
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CBS News
2 days ago
Families of hostages in Gaza await their release

Israeli authorities report 48 hostages remain in Gaza, with 20 believed to be alive and set for release under the agreement.

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