Israel expects all hostages held in Gaza to be freed early on Monday, a spokeswoman for the prime minister’s office said, adding that all surviving captives are to be released simultaneously.
“The release of our hostages will begin early Monday morning. We are expecting all 20 of our living hostages to be released together at one time to the Red Cross and transported among six to eight vehicles,” Shosh Bedrosian told journalists on Sunday.
Israel will begin releasing Palestinian prisoners once it has confirmation that all hostages held in Gaza have arrived in the country, the spokeswoman said.
US President Donald Trump is due to visit Israel on Monday to meet hostage families and address parliament.
Vice President JD Vance on Sunday said Trump was also likely to meet with newly freed hostages.
He then heads to Egypt, where he and Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi will lead a summit in the Red Sea town of Sharm el-Sheikh with leaders from over 20 countries, discussing peace in Gaza and the broader Middle East.
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