Hamas is predicted to launch all hostages nonetheless in captivity as a part of a ceasefire deal.
The 20 dwelling captives, who’re all males, have been held for greater than two years after they have been amongst 251 folks kidnapped when Hamas-led militants launched a shock assault on Israel on 7 October 2023.
Gaza newest: Do not make a ‘sick show’ of hostages, Hamas warned
The our bodies of one other 28 hostages who have been killed in captivity are additionally anticipated to be returned to Israel.
Actual particulars of the handover are nonetheless unclear however that is what we all know.
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The hostages anticipated to be freed
When is the deadline?
Hamas have till 10am UK time to launch the hostages as a part of Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan.
What time will they really be freed?
There have been combined messages concerning the precise timings and Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated Israel was able to “immediately” obtain the captives.
US vice-president JD Vance stated earlier on Sunday the hostages can be launched “any moment now”.
However probably the most concrete assertion we have heard comes from Israeli authorities spokeswoman Shosh Bedrosian, who stated they are going to be launched “early Monday morning”.
The Instances of Israel has reported that may very well be as early as 2am UK time.
Hamas has beforehand indicated it might take extra time at hand over the our bodies of the hostages who’ve died to Israel.
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Preparations for hostage returns
How will the handover work?
Israeli authorities spokeswoman Shosh Bedrosian stated the 20 hostages are anticipated to be launched collectively at one time to the Crimson Cross.
She stated they are going to be taken in “six to eight” automobiles with out “any sick displays by Hamas”, referring to the earlier launch ceremonies staged by the militant group.
The hostages will then be pushed to forces inside Israel-controlled components of Gaza earlier than they’re transferred to southern Israel, the place they’ll reunite with their households.
“Israel is ready if a living hostage requires any urgent medical attention, they will be brought to a medical facility immediately,” she stated.
She stated the “entire nation of Israel” will embrace these killed in captivity and “ensure proper Jewish burials”.
The US president is predicted to reach in Israel on Monday morning and can meet with households of the hostages, in accordance with a schedule launched by the White Home.
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Inside medical centre able to obtain hostages
The place will they spend their first nights of freedom?
Photos launched by the Israeli authorities present the sunshine ethereal rooms the place the hostages can be welcomed.
The snug chairs, large tv, and bedrooms with clear sheets and baskets stuffed with toiletries can be a world away from the darkish Hamas tunnels the place they’ve been saved in Gaza for the previous 734 days.
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Pic: IDF
Director of Nursing Dr Michal Steinman stated the hostages can be given their very own non-public room, the place a present basket stuffed with considerate objects reminiscent of a teddy, a blanket, slippers and a telephone charger awaits them.
