34 h. ago As Hostages and Prisoners Return Home, Trump Declares ‘New Dawn’ in Mideast

With Hamas freeing the last 20 living Israeli hostages and Israel releasing some 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, President Trump proclaimed an ‘end’ to the war, but big questions about Gaza’s future remain.

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36 h. ago Trump in Israel, Egypt to mark end of Gaza war as hostages freed

Twenty hostages are released by Hamas and more than 1,900 Palestinian detainees and prisoners are released by Israel as President Trump visits Israel and Egypt to mark an end to the Gaza war.

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36 h. ago Crowds cheer in Gaza, Ramallah as Israel releases Palestinian prisoners

As part of the ceasefire deal, Israel released nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners on Monday. The majority were detainees and prisoners arrested in Gaza and returned there to a huge celebratory crowd.

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38 h. ago WATCH: Crowd gathers in Tel Aviv as last of the 20 living hostages released by Hamas

The last of the 20 remaining living hostages taken by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023, were returned to Israel on Monday as part of an exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel, Israeli officials said.

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42 h. ago Live updates: Living Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners freed as Trump tours Middle East

Live updates: Living Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners freed as Trump tours Middle East  PBS

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49 h. ago In a major milestone, Hamas releases final group of living Israeli hostages

The release by Hamas of living Israeli hostages began an expected swap of hostages for prisoners. In turn, Israel will be releasing nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees as part of the ceasefire agreement.

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49 h. ago Hamas releases Israeli hostages, Trump gets standing ovation in Israel's parliament

President Trump received a rousing welcome in Israel and declared the Gaza war over. Hamas released the last 20 living Israeli hostages. Palestinian prisoners were also set to be freed.

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50 h. ago Remaining living hostages and Palestinian prisoners are released under Gaza ceasefire

Remaining living hostages and Palestinian prisoners are released under Gaza ceasefire  NBC4 Washington

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50 h. ago Tearful reunions as all living Israeli hostages, some Palestinian prisoners freed

Tearful reunions as all living Israeli hostages, some Palestinian prisoners freed  NBC4 Washington

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3 d. ago ‘Over the Clouds’: Families of Palestinian Prisoners Await Their Release

Israel agreed to free 250 Palestinians serving life sentences, many of whom will be sent into exile. For their families, it brought joy. But for those whose relatives were excluded, it was a crushing blow.

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1 week ago Hamas agrees to parts of a Gaza peace plan after Trump gives a deadline

Hamas says it agrees to release the remaining Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, but did not confirm its agreement with the full peace plan presented by the U.S.

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1 week ago Trump tells Israel to stop bombing Gaza after Hamas agrees to release Israeli hostages

Hamas said it would agree to release the remaining Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. Despite not agreeing to the full U.S. peace proposal, President Trump said the group seemed ready for peace.

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