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The latest ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, which began on Friday, means the end is near of over 700 days of captivity for around 20 Israeli hostages believed to still be alive in Gaza.

They were among the 251 people kidnapped by Hamas during their 7 October 2023 attack on Israel, in which they killed some 1,200 people. So far, 148 hostages have been returned - most as part of previous ceasefire deals - 51 bodies have been recovered and eight hostages have been rescued.

Their faces stare down from every street corner in Israel on posters now sun-faded and ripped. Their stories, told by anguished family members, are almost as well-known as celebrities.

They are civilians and soldiers, fathers and sons. Some were at the Nova music festival, where almost 400 people were killed and dozens kidnapped.

There are currently 48 hostages still being held in Gaza, but at least 25 of them are presumed dead, including one soldier from a previous war. There is only one remaining female hostage, who Israel believes was killed in captivity.

Hamas has indicated that recovering the bodies of the dead may take longer, but those believed to be alive are expected to return home by Monday. Here's who they are.

This combo of images provided by the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, shows Israeli hostages believed to still be alive in Gaza. Hostages and Missing Families Forum via AP

Matan Angrest, 22

Matan Angrest, an Israeli soldier, was taken from his military tank in southern Israel. He is the oldest of four children from Kiryat Bialik, outside of Haifa. His family has been among the most vocal protesters and very critical of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. On Tuesday's two-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack, his mother, Anat Angrest, addressed her son at a rally. “I know you’re in pain, and I can’t hug you. I hear you whisper, ‘Come for me, Mom,’ and I can’t protect you," she said.

Ofir Angrest wears fake blood and theatrical makeup at a demonstration call