when will israeli hostages be released

The release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas is expected to begin on Monday, October 13, 2025, as part of a ceasefire and prisoner exchange deal mediated with the involvement of President Trump. The agreement, approved by the Israeli cabinet, includes the release of 20 living hostages within 72 hours after Israeli forces withdraw from designated areas of Gaza. It also involves the return of the remains of 28 deceased hostages and the release of approximately 2,000 Palestinian prisoners by Israel in exchange. The initial ceasefire was set to commence shortly after the Israeli cabinet's approval on Thursday, October 9, 2025, with the hostage release phase following soon after.