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Israeli twin brothers Ziv and Gali Berman were among the hostages released on Monday following the implementation of the first phase of ceasefire deal brokered by President Trump.
The brothers 28, seeing each other for the first time in over two years hugged tightly after they were handed over to IDF.
The brothers were taken from their Kibbutz Kfar Aza during the Oct. 7 attack, where 11 of the 37 residents were murdered.
Former Israeli hostage Keith Segel said in an in interview with Jerusalem Post that the brothers were separated in captivity and injured.
Crowds of cheering Israelis greeted the twins and other released hostages outside Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan following their return.
The IDF said the recovered hostages will be reunited with their families following medical checks.
The hostages were released in two batches of seven and then thirteen.
Here is a full list of all Israeli hostages released on Monday 13th October according to the IDF:
David Cunio 35
Gali and Ziv Berman 28
Guy Gilboa-Dalal 24
Eitan Horn 38
Matan Zangauker 25
Nimrod Cohen 21

Matan Angrest 22
Omri Miran 48
Alon Ohel 24
Yosef-Chaim Ohana 25
Elkana Bohbot 36
Avinatan Or 32
Eitan Mor 25
Maxim Herkin 37
Segev Kalfon 27
Bar Kupershtein 23
Evyatar David 24
Rom Braslabski 21.
Storm Claudia, which brought violent weather to Portugal, has resulted in the deaths of three people and left dozens injured, authorities reported on Saturday. Meanwhile, in Britain, rescue teams were organising evacuations due to heavy flooding in Wales and England.
U.S. President Donald Trump purchased at least $82 million in corporate and municipal bonds between late August and early October, including new investments in sectors benefiting from his policies, according to financial disclosures made public on Saturday.
Japan urged China on Saturday to take "appropriate measures" after Beijing issued a warning to its citizens against travelling to Japan, amid an ongoing dispute over Taiwan.
Russia announced on Sunday that its forces had made significant advances in Ukraine’s southeastern Zaporizhzhia region, capturing two settlements as part of a broader offensive aimed at seizing full control of the area.
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev is taking part in the at the 7th Consultative Meeting of Central Asian leaders, which is being held in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan.
One of the most dynamic global youth and innovation gatherings of the year is underway in the Azerbaijani capital. Baku welcomed the ITU Global Youth Celebration 2025, a key pre-event to the upcoming World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC-25).
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev gave a speech in Tashkent on 16 November at the 7th Consultative Meeting of Central Asian leaders, where regional heads of state gathered to discuss cooperation and Azerbaijan’s expanding role in the format.
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev is taking part in the at the 7th Consultative Meeting of Central Asian leaders, which is being held in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has arrived in Uzbekistan at the invitation of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to attend the 7th Consultative Meeting of Central Asian Heads of State.
The United States, Qatar, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Pakistan, Jordan and Türkiye have issued a joint statement supporting the draft United Nations Security Council resolution currently under consideration.
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