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Twenty Israeli hostages were freed in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire aimed at ending conflict and easing civilian suffering, the UN said.
- On October 14, Hamas handed over the 20 surviving Israeli hostages to the International Committee of the Red Cross as part of a prisoner-and-hostage swap under a new ceasefire.
- Two years after the conflict began with the October 7, 2023 attack, world leaders met in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt at a Peace Summit co-chaired by President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and US President Donald Trump to advance diplomacy.
- Nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners were freed in the swap, sparking West Bank celebrations, while Israel's published list omitted seven high-profile prisoners, drawing criticism from Palestinians and Hamas near Ofer Prison.
- United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed the releases, called for a ceasefire and urged parties to honour commitments to end the nightmare in Gaza.
- Humanitarian aid and reconstruction efforts in Gaza are expected to accelerate after the ceasefire, but observers say the deal offers opportunity without guaranteed lasting peace.
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Rabbi Daniel Brenner reacts to hostage release | News Channel 3-12
Rabbi Daniel Brenner shares his thoughts on hostage release and peace SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif, (KEYT) Some members of the Jewish community watched the celebration in Israel until 1 a.m. at Congregation B'nai B'rith in Santa Barbara County. Thanks to Rabbi Belle Michael, who is from Israel, they have been in touch with the families of hostages. Many worried something might delay the release overnight. They broke out in applause a number of ti…
Biden Welcomes Hostage Release, Ceasefire Deal, Commends Trump
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. In a major breakthrough toward ending months of violence, the last 20 remaining hostages held in the Israel-Gaza conflict have been released, reuniting with their families after enduring what Former US President Joe Biden described as "unimaginable hell." World News | Biden Welcomes Hostage Release, Ceasefire Deal, Commends Trump.
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