Former hostages Evyatar David and Guy Gilboa-Dalal were reunited with their families following their release from Hamas captivity, as reported between 7:38 PM and 8:38 PM UTC on October 13th, 2025. This development coincides with reports of a hostage release under the first phase of Donald Trump's peace plan, which also includes Palestinian prisoner releases. The timing of these releases and the potential significance of Trump's plan were highlighted by TIME magazine. In Khan Yunis, a clan that had previously fought Hamas announced it would surrender its weapons to the organization after receiving Israeli army air support during prior engagements. This move by the tribe is seen by some as Hamas asserting control throughout the Gaza Strip. Meanwhile, clashes were reported in Gaza between Hamas and the Abu Samra group in Deir al-Balah, and in the Jehiah neighborhood of Gaza City. The caskets of four deceased hostages arrived at the Institute of Forensic Medicine, with dozens of citizens gathered outside. This follows previous confirmations of the return of deceased hostages Guy Illouz, Yossi Sharabi, Bipin Joshi, and Captain Daniel Perez. In a separate incident, Palestinian journalist Saleh al-Ja'frawi was reportedly assassinated in Gaza, shot seven times by a gang affiliated with Israel, according to reports. Former hostage Omri Miran was reunited with her daughters Alma and Ronnie, and the Cunio family was reported to be whole again. NVIDIA CEO Jenson Huang also celebrated the release of employee Avinatan Or. The building of Axel Springer in Berlin was illuminated with the caption "Home Home" in solidarity with hostages. During the previous reporting window, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that technical teams would begin work on plans to disarm Hamas, following discussions at the summit in Sharm El Sheikh. President Donald Trump had emphasized that Gaza's reconstruction requires demilitarization and that aid should not fund violence. Former President Bill Clinton also issued a statement regarding the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
