Overview
- The IDF said the Red Cross notified it that vehicles were headed to a northern Gaza meeting point to receive several hostages and that forces stood ready for additional transfers.
- Multiple outlets reported that seven hostages were handed over in northern Gaza, naming Gali and Ziv Berman, Matan Angrist, Alon Ohel, Omri Miran, Eitan Mor and Guy Gilboa-Dallal.
- Hamas published a list of 20 living hostages slated for release, which Israeli sources said matched their records.
- Those released are being taken to an army facility near Re'im for initial physical and psychological evaluations before reuniting with their families.
- Families and supporters gathered across Israel, including at Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square, while concern persisted for captives not on the list such as Bipin Joshi and Tamir Nimrodi.