Hamas: All living hostages under “Trump Plan” released – Netanyahu declares war over

According to Israel’s Army Radio, no living hostages remain in Hamas custody following the release of a total of 20 Israeli captives. Channel 12 reported that the ICRC has received the second group of 13 hostages, who are now en route to Israel, while the seven freed in the first group have already arrived.

Al Jazeera’s correspondent confirmed that Red Cross vehicles entered Deir al-Balah in central Gaza to facilitate the transfer of the second group of hostages. Hamas had previously published the names of the 20 Israeli hostages to be released under the first phase of the ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement with Israel.

In an official statement, Hamas said:
“As part of the Al-Aqsa Flood prisoner exchange agreement, we have decided to release 20 living Israeli captives.”

A source involved in the operation told Reuters that Red Cross convoys in Gaza moved toward designated locations to complete the handover. It is believed that these 20 individuals represent the last remaining living hostages among the 48 previously held by Hamas in Gaza.

According to Reuters, most of those freed were captured during the attack on the “Nova” music festival near the Re’im settlement in southern Israel, including Avitar David (24), Alon Ohiel (24), and Avinatan Or (32). Others were taken from residential areas, such as twins Gali and Ziv Berman (28), and brothers Ariel Kunio (28) and David Kunio (35).

Two Israeli soldiers, Matan Engrist (22) and Nimrod Cohen (20), were also among those released.

Out of the four foreign nationals held among the 48 hostages, three — a Tanzanian and two Thai citizens — have been confirmed dead, while the fate of the remaining captive, Nepalese national Bibin Joshi, remains unknown.

Israeli officials have officially confirmed the deaths of 26 hostages based on forensic and intelligence findings, with the fate of two others, including Joshi, still uncertain. Hamas stated that the retrieval of some of the deceased hostages’ bodies may take time, as burial sites are not yet fully identified. An international team is expected to assist in locating and recovering the remains.

Reports indicate that most of the hostages who perished were killed in Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip.

Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, following the latest developments, declared that “the war is over,” marking a potential turning point in the months-long conflict.