Updated On: 13 October, 2025 12:47 PM IST | Jerusalem | IANS
Seven Israeli hostages, including Gali and Ziv Berman, were freed by Hamas and handed over to the IDF in Gaza via the Red Cross. The returnees will undergo medical checks before reuniting with their families. Thirteen more hostages are expected to be released later in the day under the ceasefire deal

Foreign Christian pilgrims and other supporters of a ceasefire deal march through the Mahane Yehuda market in Jerusalem. Pic/AFP
Seven Israeli hostages have been handed over to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and are now on their way home after over two years in Hamas captivity.
The seven include Gali and Ziv Berman, Matan Angrest, Alon Ohel, Omri Miran, Eitan Mor and Guy Gilboa-Dallal.