{"id":2498318,"date":"2025-10-13T10:00:57","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T14:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/all-living-israeli-hostages-freed-from-hamas-captivity\/"},"modified":"2025-10-13T10:02:41","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T14:02:41","slug":"all-living-israeli-hostages-freed-from-hamas-captivity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/all-living-israeli-hostages-freed-from-hamas-captivity\/","title":{"rendered":"All living Israeli hostages freed from Hamas captivity"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fall-living-israeli-hostages-freed-from-hamas-captivity%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2498318&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>All 20 remaining Israeli hostages held by Hamas for over two years have been released and are now safe with Israel Defense Forces (IDF) troops in Gaza. the release occurred in two phases on Monday, with seven <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/americans-released-by-iran-arrive-home-tearfully-embrace-their-loved-ones\/\" title=\"American ... freed by Iran return home, tearfully reunite with loved ones.\">hostages freed<\/a> in the first transfer just before former President Donald Trump arrived in Tel Aviv, followed by the release of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/first-of-seven-hostages-freed-and-transported-to-israel\/\" title=\"First of seven ... and transported to ...\u00a0\">remaining 13 hostages<\/a>. The hostages were handed over to the Red Cross and then transferred to the IDF for return to Israel. Families and thousands of people in Tel Aviv celebrated the hostages&#8217; return at Hostages Square, a site of protests as the initial attacks in 2023. The release was part of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, which also included the return of Palestinian prisoners. World leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, praised the release as a hopeful step toward peace in the region.Trump, credited with helping negotiate the deal, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-folds-over-nuclear-arms-control-deal-with-russia\/\" title=\"Biden folds over nuclear arms control deal with Russia\">expressed happiness<\/a> and admiration for the hostages&#8217; bravery, highlighting the positive atmosphere during his visit to Israel.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">All living Israeli hostages freed from Hamas captivity<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2369468\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>All <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >20 remaining living hostages<\/a> have been released after being held captive by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/hamas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hamas<\/a> for over two years, and they are now reportedly safe with Israel Defense Forces troops in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/gaza\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gaza<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Seven hostages were released in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3847672\/first-of-seven-hostages-freed-and-transported-to-israel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">first transfer on Monday morning<\/a>, shortly before President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Donald Trump <\/a>arrived in Tel Aviv, Israel. The final 13 remaining <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timesofisrael.com\/liveblog_entry\/13-israeli-hostages-transfered-to-idf-are-returning-to-israel-after-two-years-in-captivity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hostages<\/a> released were Elkana Bohbot, Rom Braslavski, Nimrod Cohen, Ariel Cunio, David Cunio, Evyatar David, Maxim Herkin, Eitan Horn, Segev Kalfon, Bar Kupershtein, Yosef-Chaim Ohana, Avinatan Or, and Matan Zangauker.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3847722\/israel-lavishes-trump-praise-visit-living-hostages-released\/\">Israel lavishes praise on Trump during visit for living hostages&#8217; release<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/3845688\/four-courts-ruled-different-ways-trump-national-guard-deployments\/\">How four courts ruled different ways on Trump&#8217;s National Guard deployments<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3846747\/robert-white-dc-house-seat-norton-unable\/\">Robert White looks to bring fire to DC House seat as Norton &lsquo;can&rsquo;t fight the way she did&rsquo;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3847475\/remaining-living-israeli-hostages-being-freed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WHO ARE THE FREED HOSTAGES?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ICRC vehicles carrying released Israeli hostages make their way through groups of Palestinians and Hamas gunmen on their way to the Israeli border, in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025. (AP Photo\/Jehad Alshrafi)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The IDF <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timesofisrael.com\/liveblog-october-13-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">confirmed<\/a> the release on early Monday between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. local time, according to reports. The hostages were handed over to the Red Cross before being transferred to the Israeli military, to be brought to the Re&rsquo;im base in southern Israel.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Matan, you&rsquo;re coming home!&rdquo; one hostage&rsquo;s mother said when <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MaltzJudy\/status\/1977617392353030342?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1977617392353030342%7Ctwgr%5E19785b7a4fcf4a873b223765c099e4d5e30e6d97%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.haaretz.com%2Fisrael-news%2F2025-10-13%2Fty-article-live%2Fhostages-expected-to-be-released-starting-early-monday-trump-gaza-war-is-over%2F00000199-db79-d7e9-adfd-db7f32340000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">speaking on the phone with her son<\/a> Matan Zangauker after the first transfer. &ldquo;The war is over! I love you, I&rsquo;m waiting for you. Thank God, the war is over!&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Thousands flooded to Tel Aviv&rsquo;s Hostages Square, where a livestream of the hostages was carried out. The square has been a site for protests since Oct. 7, 2023. On Monday, thousands celebrated the release of the final living hostages taken during Hamas&rsquo;s attack more than two years ago.<\/p>\n<p>World leaders celebrated the exchange as well. <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I share in the joy of the families and the joy of the people of Israel, following the recent transfer of seven of the hostages into the hands of the Red Cross. We only recently met with their parents,&rdquo; French President Emmanuel Macron said after the initial release of seven hostages. &ldquo;Their release, alongside the expected release this morning of 13 additional hostages, brings with it renewed hope for peace &mdash; for Israel, for Gaza, and for the entire region. France will take part in all stages of the plan led by the president of the United States, Donald Trump, alongside the Arab partners that France has rallied for this endeavor. But for now &mdash; let the joy fill the heart.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Palestinian prisoners were also returned on Monday morning. Buses with the prisoners <a href=\"https:\/\/news.sky.com\/video\/watch-live-as-palestinian-prisoners-released-13449360\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">arrived in Ramallah<\/a> in the West Bank to supporters carrying Palestinian flags.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, upon his arrival, Trump received an enthusiastic greeting from Israelis. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/all-living-israeli-hostages-officially-freed-from-hamas-captivity\/\" title=\"All living ...i ... officially freed from ...\">billboard expressed gratitude<\/a> to the president for his efforts in negotiating the hostage release and ceasefire deal. Others were seen cheering on a video posted to social media: &ldquo;Thank you, Trump!&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Trump <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timesofisrael.com\/liveblog_entry\/trump-says-war-over-insists-hamas-will-comply-with-deal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">said<\/a>, &ldquo;The love in the streets has just been incredible,&rdquo; after arriving at the Knesset, Israel&rsquo;s parliamentary building. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s just been a great day.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">People react as they gather to watch a live broadcast of Israeli hostages released from Gaza at a plaza known as Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, Israel, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025. The release took place as part of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. (AP Photo\/Oded Balilty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The president also celebrated the release of all the hostages and acknowledged their courage and bravery during their captivity.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We&rsquo;re so happy for them,&rdquo; Trump <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timesofisrael.com\/liveblog_entry\/trump-says-war-over-insists-hamas-will-comply-with-deal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">said<\/a>. &ldquo;They&rsquo;re going to be happy, and they&rsquo;re going to have a great life.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;They&rsquo;ve been very brave,&rdquo; he added.<\/p>\n<p>Trump brought with him many U.S. officials who were part of the peacemaking process, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, special envoy Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>All 20 Israeli hostages held by Hamas freed and safe<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2677,"featured_media":2498319,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AP25286310011698.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[50400,40705,4671,39912,32219],"class_list":["post-2498318","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-hamas-2","tag-hostage-release","tag-israel","tag-israeli-hostages","tag-middle-east-conflict"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AP25286310011698.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2498318","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2677"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2498318"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2498318\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2498322,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2498318\/revisions\/2498322"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2498319"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2498318"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2498318"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2498318"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}