Hamas released all 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza on Monday as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war that pummelled the territory, killed tens of thousands of Palestinians, and left scores of captives in militant hands.
The first seven were released early Monday and were expected be reunited with their families and undergo medical checks in Israel.
Hours later, the remaining 13 living hostages were handed to Red Cross officials, who transported them through Gaza and handed them over to the Israeli military.
In exchange for Hamas freeing all living hostages, Israel has agreed to release more than 1,900 Palestinian prisoners and detainees held in its prisons.
The bodies of the remaining 28 dead hostages from Israel are also expected to be handed over as part of the deal, althou
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