Hostage Iair Horn was made to hold up an hourglass with writing under it that read, 'Time is running out,' featuring images of hostage Matan Zangauker and his mother Einav, a prominent activist, as he was handed over to the Red Cross by Hamas militants

While Alexander Troufanov was held alone, Sagui Dekel Chen and Yair Horn were kept in Hamas tunnels with three other hostages still there. They were held in Khan Yunis, close to their homes in Kibbutz Nir Oz. Troufanov only learned of his father Vitaly's murder on October 7th upon release

Rubio's trip will focus on securing hostages' release, advancing the second stage of the Israel-Hamas cease-fire, and countering Iran, the State Department said. Unlike typical visits, he will not visit Ramallah or meet with Palestinian Authority officials

LEBANON: Lebanon, France say IDF must withdraw by February 18; Pro-Hezbollah protesters wound UNIFIL deputy chief ■ ISRAEL: Israel confirms receiving names for Saturday hostage release; PM calls reports linking his aides to Qatar 'fake news' ■ GAZA: Thirty-six Palestinians serving life sentences and 333 Gazans to be released Saturday, Hamas says; Report: Leaders of five Arab states will discuss Egypt's plan for Gaza's reconstruction ■ WEST BANK: Six Palestinians wounded in settler attack

Thousands of protesters are demanding Netanyahu's government to fully implement the hostage deal, while Ohad Ben Ami, released from Hamas captivity last week, delivers his first public statement via video at Hostage Square

Sagui Dekel Chen's father addressed President Trump: 'You have given us the best gift anyone possibly could' ■ Iair Horn's mother said he met his brother, current hostage Eitan, in Gaza: 'He does not speak much, but eventually he will start talking' ■ 'We are overwhelmed with emotion,' said Sasha Troufanov's family

Thirty-six of the prisoners released on Saturday were serving life sentences, and of them, 24 will be deported to a third country. Among the released prisoners is the former head of Fatah's military wing in Ramallah, Ahmed Barghouti

While the IDF says that the army allows residents who wish to leave to do so safely, eyewitness accounts indicate that the Israeli army is intentionally causing a mass exodus and prolonged displacement – unlike in past operations