Hamas begins releasing Israeli hostages, as Trump lands in Israel

Summary

Hamas has begun releasing Israeli hostages as part of a ceasefire deal, coinciding with US President Donald Trump's visit to Israel to address parliament.

Key Points
  • Hamas began releasing some of the last surviving Israeli hostages as part of a ceasefire deal.
  • US President Donald Trump landed in Israel and is set to address the parliament.
  • The release includes 20 surviving hostages, bodies of 26 dead hostages, and nearly 2,000 Palestinian detainees.
  • The ceasefire agreement was concluded in Sharm el-Sheikh, with world leaders gathering for discussions on lasting peace.
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