A significant development unfolds in the Middle East as 13 Israeli hostages have been successfully transferred from Hamas custody to the International Committee of the Red Cross. The initial group of seven hostages has already crossed safely into Israel, where they are being attended to by medical teams and IDF personnel.
Official confirmation from the Israel Defense Forces highlighted the handover, noting that the 13 individuals are en route to meet with Israeli forces. The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office issued a statement celebrating the return of the hostages, specifically naming Alon Ohel, Matan Angrest, Gali Berman, Ziv Berman, Guy Gilboa-Dalal, Eitan Mor, and Omri Miran. The government reiterated its firm commitment to the repatriation of all hostages.
Video evidence has emerged, illustrating the exact moment of the exchange, as Hamas transferred the hostages to Red Cross representatives before their journey back to Israel. This release has been widely hailed as a positive international development.
Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump has arrived in Israel, signaling a new phase in the peace process. He was welcomed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog at Ben-Gurion Airport. President Trump is expected to address the Israeli Knesset and then proceed to Egypt for a summit involving global leaders focused on achieving a lasting peace in Gaza. His pre-arrival statement, declaring “the war is over,” underscores the significance of his diplomatic mission.