Hamas releases all 20 Israeli hostages as part of ceasefire deal
Summary
Hamas has released all 20 Israeli hostages held in Gaza as part of a ceasefire deal, while Palestinians await the release of nearly 2,000 detainees from Israeli jails amid ongoing humanitarian efforts.
Key Points
- Hamas has released all 20 Israeli hostages held in Gaza as part of a ceasefire agreement.
- Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank await the release of nearly 2,000 detainees from Israeli prisons.
- US President Donald Trump has arrived in Israel and will address the Knesset before traveling to Egypt for an international summit on the ceasefire.
- Palestinians are returning to damaged homes in northern Gaza as humanitarian aid begins reaching the region.
- The conflict since October 2023 has resulted in at least 67,806 deaths and 170,066 injuries in Gaza, and 1,139 Israelis killed with around 200 taken captive.
