Overview
- International Committee of the Red Cross teams received the last living hostages in Khan Younis and transferred them to Israel for initial evaluation at the Re'im base.
- Health authorities report the released individuals are generally stable, though many show signs of malnutrition, dehydration and psychological trauma.
- Media accounts differ on the size of the final group, with Panorama reporting 13 and other outlets citing 20, and official confirmation is pending.
- Israeli military sources say the remains of dozens of hostages will be returned, with Panorama citing 28 bodies expected for repatriation.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the releases but said the war against Hamas continues, as crowds gathered in Tel Aviv to mark the milestone.