"After two years and six days, the last of the remaining Israeli hostages taken captive during the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attacks are coming home. Israel was due to begin receiving the remaining hostages released from Hamas custody early Monday morning Israeli time, hours before a Gaza peace plan was due to expire and world leaders, including President Donald Trump, were set to meet in Egypt for an international summit charting the path forward for war-torn Gaza."
"On Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that his country was ready to bring back the remaining hostages, living and dead, who had been held by Hamas terrorists for more than 730 days. His office said Netanyahu had discussed the matter with the government's hostage affairs coordinator, Gal Hirsch. The Wall Street Journal reported that Hamas had informed Israel through Arab mediators that it had gathered 20 living hostages and was ready to release them."
"After meeting relatives and undergoing initial medical checks at the Re'im military camp near the Gaza Strip, the released hostages are expected to be flown to hospitals for further care. Yehuda Avidan, the head of Israel's Ministry of Religious Services, said in an interview with public broadcaster Kan radio that there were concerns that Hamas might not be able to hand over all of the remains."
After two years and six days, the last Israeli hostages taken during Oct. 7, 2023 attacks are returning. Israel began receiving releases from Hamas early Monday, ahead of a Gaza peace-plan deadline and an international summit in Egypt. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel was ready to bring back living and dead hostages and discussed arrangements with hostage coordinator Gal Hirsch. The Wall Street Journal reported Hamas told Arab mediators it had gathered 20 living hostages ready for release. Israeli authorities said 48 hostages remained in Gaza. The International Committee of the Red Cross coordinated the returns without public ceremony. Officials warned massive destruction in Gaza may prevent recovery of all remains.
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