A look at the hostages left in Gaza, by the numbers
Summary
Israelis celebrated the return of 20 hostages from Gaza after a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. As part of the same ceasefire, Israel released 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. The conflict, which began on October 7, 2023, has resulted in numerous casualties on both sides.Key Facts
- 20 living hostages were returned to Israel from Gaza.
- Hamas released the bodies of eight hostages, but the Israeli military said one was not a hostage.
- As part of the ceasefire, Israel released around 2,000 Palestinian prisoners.
- During the October 7 attack, about 1,200 people were killed and 251 hostages were taken by Hamas.
- The Gaza Health Ministry reported over 67,600 Palestinians have died in the conflict.
- The ministry, run by Hamas, provides detailed casualty records considered reliable by the U.N.
- The conflict has resulted in the release of 160 living hostages and 15 hostage bodies in past exchanges.
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