The latest ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, which began on Friday, means the end is near of over 700 days of captivity for around 20 Israeli hostages believed to still be alive in Gaza.
They were among the 251 people kidnapped by Hamas during their 7 October 2023 attack on Israel, in which they killed some 1,200 people. So far, 148 hostages have been returned - most as part of previous ceasefire deals - 51 bodies have been recovered and eight hostages have been rescued.
