Who Are the Hostages Released From Captivity in Gaza?

Hamas released the last remaining Israeli hostages held in Gaza on Monday, a key component of an agreement reached last week between Israel and the Palestinian group that mediators hope could lead to the end of the two-year war.

The release began on Monday morning when the first seven hostages were handed over to the Red Cross in Gaza. The Red Cross then brought them to the Israeli military, which transferred them back into Israel. Hours later, another 13 hostages were freed. According to the agreement, Israel will respond to the release of the hostages by releasing 250 Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences in Israel and another 1,700 Palestinians detained during the war, including women and children.

There were 48 Israeli hostages in Gaza, according to Israel, the last of about 250 people taken during the Hamas-led attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, that killed about 1,200 others.

Hamas is required under the cease-fire to turn over the remains of deceased hostages, but it is unclear how quickly that will happen. Israel believes 26 hostages are dead, while the condition of two other captives has not been confirmed.

Here is a list of the living hostages and those whose circumstances are unknown. Their names and ages have been provided by the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, a group that advocates on behalf of the hostages and their loved ones.

Alon Ohel