"On October 7, 2023 Hamas attacked Israel, killing about 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages to the Gaza Strip. According to the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs (updated on June 22, 2025), a total of 57 deceased hostages have been brought back to Israel so far. Israel says that the bodies of at least 27 killed hostages who were abducted on October 7 are still being held by Hamas."
"Especially during the first ceasefire in November 2023, several children and female hostages were released from Hamas captivity. Also, on January 19, 2025, Hamas released 33 hostages, including three women: Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher and Emily Damari. Four female Israeli soldiers Karina Ariev, Liri Albag, Daniella Gilboa and Naama Levy were releasedon January 25, 2025. A total of 117 hostages have been released so far, including many women and children."
After 738 days in captivity, remaining living Israeli hostages were released from Gaza amid a flood of false and misleading social media claims about the ceasefire and freed hostages. A viral claim that all female hostages were killed is false. The October 7, 2023 attack killed about 1,200 people and initially took 251 hostages. Authorities report 57 deceased hostages returned and say bodies of at least 27 killed remain held. Multiple exchanges released hostages over time, including women and children; a total of 117 hostages have been released and officials state no living Israeli hostages remain in Hamas captivity.
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