Hamas hands over all hostages as part of Gaza ceasefire; Trump lands in Israel

Summary

Hamas has released all remaining hostages as part of a ceasefire in Gaza, with international leaders, including US President Donald Trump, gathering to support peace efforts after two years of conflict.

Key Points
  • Hamas released all 20 remaining hostages as part of a Gaza ceasefire.
  • A major international summit is being held to support ending the two-year war in Gaza.
  • US President Donald Trump was awarded Israel's highest civilian honor for his role in bringing hostages home.
  • The war began with a surprise Hamas attack on Israel in October 2023, resulting in over 67,000 Palestinian deaths in retaliation.
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