"They're coming home": IDF confirms transfer of 7 Israeli hostages to Red Cross

Oct 13, 2025

In a statement, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said, "According to information provided by the Red Cross, seven hostages have been transferred into their...

Hamas releases second batch of hostages; 17 crosses Gaza, enter Egypt

Nov 25, 2023

Reportedly, the Red Cross has handed these hostages to Egypt, according to the Israel Defence Forces (IDF).

11 Israeli hostages released by Hamas on fourth day of truce

Nov 27, 2023

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed the release of 11 Israeli hostages on the fourth day of the truce to the Red Cross on...

Israel receives remains of four hostages, initial identification underway

Feb 27, 2025

Israel has officially received the remains of four Israeli hostages through the Red Cross, with the bodies transferred to the IDF at Kerem Shalom,...

Israel receives remains of four deceased hostages from Gaza

Feb 20, 2025

Israel on Thursday received the remains of four deceased hostages through the Red Cross. The coffins, transferred by Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and ISA...

Second group of 13 hostages released from Gaza, after 7 re-unite with families in Israel

Oct 13, 2025

Earlier in the day, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed that seven hostages had already been transferred to the Red Cross and were on...