Israeli media on October 11th focused primarily on the impending release of hostages, with early reports citing President Trump's assertion that captives would return on Monday, and some potentially deceased. Discussions also included the low ratio of Hamas operatives among released prisoners. Throughout the morning, reports highlighted the transfer of prisoners for exchange and Hamas's rejection of foreign guardianship over Gaza. In the afternoon, attention shifted to the tragic suicide of Roei Shalev, a Nova Music Festival survivor. Concurrently, US envoy Witkoff visited Gaza to confirm IDF withdrawal and later addressed a rally at Hostages' Square, receiving applause but also boos for mentions of Netanyahu. By evening, Hamas officials indicated that hostage releases would begin on Monday morning.
