A ceasefire agreement has been reached between Israel and Hamas, potentially resulting in the release of the remaining hostages held in Gaza.
Israel reports that 94 captives remain unaccounted for, with an estimated 60 believed to be alive, 15 months after the 7 October attacks.
In total, 117 hostages have been liberated, including 78 Israeli women and children, released after a deal between Israel and Hamas in November 2023.
Recent updates until 16 January 2025 indicate various rescue operations conducted by the Israeli Defence Force (IDF) resulting in the liberation of multiple hostages in different areas of Gaza.
For example, Kaid Farhan Elkadi, Noa Argamani, Almog Meir Jan, Andrei Kozlov, Shlomi Ziv, Fernando Marman, Louis Har, Amit Soussana, Mia Leimberg, Gabriela Leimberg, Clara Marman, Mia Schem, Aisha Zyadna, Bilal Zyadna, Nili Margalit, Shani Goren, Raya Rotem, Hila Rotem Shoshani, Itay Regev, Maya Regev, Amit Shani, Gali Tarshansky, Yarden Roman-Gat, Raz Ben Ami, Moran Stella Yanai, Sapir Cohen, Alexander Troufanov, Lena Troufanov, Irena Tati, Roni Krivoi, Sharon Aloni Cunio, Ema Cunio, Yuly Cunio, David Cunio, Daniele Aloni, Emilia Aloni, Or Yaakov, Yagil Yaakov, Yair Yaakov, Meirav Tal, Rimon Buchshtab Kirsht, Sahar Kalderon, Erez Kalderon, Karina Engel-Bart, Mika Engel, Yuval Engel, Eitan Yahalomi, Ohad Yahalomi, Doron Katz Asher, Raz Katz Asher, Aviv Katz Asher, Avigail Idan, Hagar Brodutch, Oria Brodutch, Yuval Brodutch, Offri Brodutch, Shmuel Brodutch, Ohad Munder-Zichri, Keren Munder, Ruthi Munder, Avraham Munder, Ohad Munder-Zichri, Yoram Metzger, Ditza Heiman, Ofelia Roitman, Ada Sagi, Noralin Babadila, Noralin Agojo, Hanna Katzir, Elad Katzir, Channah Peri, Nadav Popplewell, Dr. Shoshan Haran, Adi Shoham, Nave Shoham, Yahel Shoham, Avshalom Shoham, Tal Shoham, Sharon Avigdori, Noam Avigdori, Eviatar Kipnis, Lilach Kipnis, Yafa Adar, Tamir Adar, Shiri Weiss, Ilan Weiss, Adrienne Seigel, Keith Seigel, Margalit Mozes, Adina Moshe, Elma Avraham, Boonthom Pankhong, Natthawaree Mulakan, Uthai Thunsri, Buddee Saengboon, Bancha Kongmanee, Withoon Phumee, Mongkhol Phajuabboon, Santi Boonphrom, Uthai Sangnuan, Natthaphon Onkaew, Khomkrit Chombua, Anucha Angkaew, Wanida Maarsa, Manee Jirachat, Wichian Temthong, Surin Kesungnoen, Phonsawan Pinakalo, O-wat Suriyasri, Pattanayuth Tonsokri, Piboon Rattanil, Kong Saelao, Jakrapan Sikena, Chalermchai Sangkaew, and Gelienor Leano Pacheco have been identified as individuals released or remaining captives amid these operations.
Several hostages were liberated prior to the Israel-Hamas agreement, with foreign workers also among those freed during the ceasefire.
These events underscore the ongoing commitment to resolving hostage situations and reuniting individuals with their families, reflecting the complexities and emotions tied to each case.