Hamas frees Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners under Trump's Gaza ceasefire deal

Israeli hostages and Palestinian detainees freed as Trump hails 'historic dawn' in Middle East

1 hour agoShareSaveTom BennettJerusalemShareSaveThere have been celebrations across Israel and the Palestinian territories as a major hostage and prisoner exchange on Monday marked a significant step towards ending two years of war in Gaza.In a crucial first phase of the US-brokered plan to end the war, Hamas returned all living Israeli hostages, while Israel freed almost 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees.There were emotional scenes as f…

Israel and Hamas swap prisoners as Trump hogs the limelight

All living prisoners held by Hamas, as well as 1,900 held by Israel, have been released under the first stage of the Gaza ceasefire.

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Hamas releases around 20 living Israeli hostages in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners from Israel on Oct. 13. ...

Israel releases Palestinian prisoners, Trump arrives to praise

Meanwhile, praise has been heaped on US President Donald Trump as he arrived in the region.

‘Historic exchange’: all Israeli hostages freed as Gaza peace talks continue

All 20 surviving Israeli hostages have been released from Hamas captivity in Gaza in a historic exchange as part of the first phase of a Gaza peace plan. And nearly 2000 Palestinians have also been freed from Israeli prisons, with the majority headed back to the war-ravaged Palestinian enclave. United States President Donald Trump has claimed the Israel-Hamas war is over, but negotiations are set to continue in Egypt with long-term peace still f…

As hostages and prisoners are freed, issues remain for Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Hamas released all 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza, and Israel says it has freed more than 1,900 Palestinian prisoners.