As of 28 August 2024, 117 hostages had been returned alive to Israel, with 105 being released in a prisoner exchange deal, four released by Hamas unilaterally, and eight rescued by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).[11][12] 37 bodies of hostages were repatriated to Israel, with three of the hostages killed by friendly fire from the IDF[13][14] and the bodies of thirty-four … Continue reading Free All The Hostages