Who are the Israeli hostages set to be released by Hamas?
Summary
Hamas is set to release dozens of Israeli hostages held in Gaza for two years in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian detainees under a ceasefire deal. Among the hostages are festival attendees, kibbutz residents, Israeli soldiers, and foreigners, with some declared dead and others' fates unknown.
Key Points
- Hamas plans to release dozens of Israeli hostages held in Gaza for two years as part of a ceasefire agreement.
- 20 of the 48 hostages remaining in Gaza are believed to be alive.
- Hostages include individuals abducted from the Nova Music Festival, kibbutzim near Gaza, Israeli soldiers, and a few foreigners.
- 26 hostages have been declared dead by Israeli authorities, with efforts ongoing to recover their bodies.
