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Hamas Releases Remaining Hostages in Gaza Peace Deal

Strategic Insights

— 2 min read

Families of 20 Hamas hostages taken during the October 2023 attacks in Israel have been reunited with their loved ones, as the terrorist group handed over the remaining captives to the Red Cross as part of a peace deal brokered by US President Donald Trump. Among the released hostages are seven individuals, including Alon Ohel, Eitan Avraham Mor, Gali Berman, Ziv Berman, Guy Gilboa-Dalal, Matan Angrest, and Omri Miran. The news comes as a relief to the families of the hostages, who have been waiting for over two years for their loved ones to be returned safely.

Key Takeaways:

  • 20 Hamas hostages were taken during the October 2023 attacks in Israel.
  • 7 of the remaining hostages were released on Monday morning, with 13 more being handed over to the Red Cross.
  • Alon Ohel, a 24-year-old music student, was one of the first hostages to be released and was described by friends and family as "cheerful, happy" and "surrounded by friends, loves life and good food."
  • Eitan Avraham Mor, a 25-year-old barista, was working in Jerusalem when he was taken hostage and was described as having a "big heart" and a "smile that didn't fade even in the depths of the earth."
  • Gali Berman and his twin brother Ziv, both 28 years old, were kidnapped alongside Emily Damari and were described as "amazing and kind-hearted" and huge football fans.
  • Matan Angrest, a 22-year-old IDF soldier, was kidnapped while defending the Nahal Oz outpost and was reportedly lynched and severely tortured in captivity.
  • Omri Miran, a 47-year-old father of two, was kidnapped from his home in the Galilee and was described as an "active, involved and dedicated father" who "loves time with his daughters."

Statistics:

  • 20 hostages were taken by Hamas during the October 2023 attacks in Israel.
  • 7 hostages were released on Monday morning, with 13 more being handed over to the Red Cross.
  • 26 hostages are confirmed dead.
  • 2 hostages are still missing and whose status is unknown.
  • The hostages were held captive for over two years.
  • The peace deal was brokered by US President Donald Trump.

Sources:

  • "Two years of agony are over for the families of 20 Hamas hostages taken from Israel during the 7 October, 2023 attacks." - NICOLE WOOTTEN-CANE
  • "A previously released hostage, Ron Krivoy, who spent three days with Mr Mor in a tunnel, told of his 'big smile and hope that didn't fade even in the depths of the earth.'" - Hostages and Missing Families Forum Headquarters
  • "The pair were kidnapped from the Kfar Aza Kibbutz along with Emily Damari on 7 October." - Hostages and Missing Families Forum Headquarters
  • "Matan Angrest was kidnapped from the battlefield while defending the Nahal Oz outpost in southern Israel during the attack." - Missing Families Forum Headquarters
  • "Omri Miran, a 47-year-old father of two, was kidnapped from his home in the Galilee and was described as an 'active, involved and dedicated father' who 'loves time with his daughters.'" - Loved ones of Omri Miran

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