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January 17, 2025 13:07
tel aviv - Israeli government publishes list of 33 hostages set to return to their families in potential ceasefire agreement.
Hope for 33 Hostages in Israel
Israel has released a list of 33 hostages who are expected to be reunited with their families soon, as long as both parties adhere to the agreements.
The hostages, including women, children, elderly, and sick individuals, will hopefully be released within 42 days by the terrorist group Hamas. It is noted that the status of all 33 hostages in terms of their survival is currently unknown. Israel will receive a detailed status report about each person on the list seven days after the ceasefire begins.
The release process is planned to unfold gradually over a six-week period, with three hostages being freed on the first day of the ceasefire, followed by four more a week later, and then three hostages per week for four weeks. The final phase will see the release of fourteen more hostages.
The order of release has not been disclosed yet, with notifications expected 24 hours prior to each hostage's return. Among the listed hostages are Ariel (5) and Kfir (2) Bibas, whose names offer hope for their survival after being reportedly killed in 2023.
In a harrowing incident in October 2023, hundreds of Israelis were abducted, including individuals from the Supernova festival. Notable figures among them such as Emily Damari, Arbed Yehud, and Doron Steinbrecher are anticipated to be among those freed. The release also includes older men who were captured, like the 80-year-old farmer Gadi Moshe and the 64-year-old American Keith Siegel.
Additionally, Hamas plans to release eleven men aged under 50, who are believed to be in poor health. The hostages include Hisham al-Sayed, Yarden Bibas, and Omer Wenkert, each with their unique stories of captivity.
The hopes are high for the safe return of all hostages, bringing a sense of optimism to the Israeli population.