JERUSALEM, Oct 12, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Israel will begin releasing Palestinian prisoners once it has confirmation that all hostages held in Gaza have arrived in the country, a spokeswoman for the prime minister said Sunday.

"Palestinian prisoners will be released once Israel has confirmation that all of our hostages set to be released tomorrow are across the border into Israel," Shosh Bedrosian told journalists. During previous ceasefires, the identities of the remains of some hostages were confirmed after their return to Israel.