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Four Hostages Named for Second Release; Unclear if Others Included

Four hostages, including Rom Breslavsky and Eitan Horn, named for second release. Unclear if others will be freed in Israeli hostage situation.

October 13, 2025 at 9:55 am Pesach Benson Breaking News

Jerusalem, 13 October, 2025 (TPS-IL) — The Families of Rom Breslavsky, Eitan Horn, Nimrod Cohen and Elkana Buchbot were informed that they would be freed in the second wave of hostage releases. It wasn’t clear if other hostages will also be released in this round.

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Crime October 17, 2026 at 11:01 pm 7 hours ago New

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Crime October 17, 2026 at 10:37 pm 7 hours ago New

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military October 17, 2026 at 3:41 pm 14 hours ago

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military October 16, 2026 at 11:11 pm 1 day ago

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Politics October 16, 2026 at 8:58 pm 1 day ago

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Crime October 16, 2026 at 6:41 pm 1 day ago

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