"This claim is not true, and here's why: On October 7, 2023, Hamas attacked Israel, killing nearly 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages to the Gaza Strip. According to the Israeli Foreign Affairs Ministry (updated on June 22, 2025), a total of 57 deceased hostages have been brought back to Israel so far. Israel says that the bodies of at least 27 killed hostages who were abducted on October 7 are still being held by Hamas."
"On October 13, 20 living hostages were released by Hamas an entirely male group, according to media reports. But several female hostages had already been freed in earlier exchanges. Especially during the first ceasefire in November 2023, several children and female hostages were released from Hamas captivity. Also, on January 19, 2025, Hamas released 33 hostages, including three women: Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher and Emily Damari."
On October 7, 2023, Hamas attacked Israel, killing nearly 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages to the Gaza Strip. A total of 57 deceased hostages have been returned to Israel, while Israel reports that at least 27 bodies remain held by Hamas. Several releases occurred during ceasefires, including many women and children. On January 19, 2025, 33 hostages were released, including three women, and on January 25, 2025, four female Israeli soldiers were freed. A total of 117 hostages have been released so far. Social media circulated false and misleading claims about the ceasefire and freed hostages.
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