Hamas counts Israeli hostages ahead of release

Gaza's Hamas-run civil defence agency says it has finished counting the living Israeli hostages and has transferred them to different locations ahead of their release which is due to take place on Monday. We also get the latest from Gaza.

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(Photo: People look at pictures and messages displayed at "Hostages Square" amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, in Tel Aviv, Israel, October 12, 2025. Credit: Reuters/Hannah McKay)