US EditionTrump Celebrates Hamas Releasing All Living Hostages as Part of Ceasefire with Israel
The US-brokered ceasefire ended a 24-month captivity, involving the release of nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners alongside all 20 Israeli hostages, officials said.
- Monday morning, the final 20 hostages were handed over by Hamas, completing their release after more than 730 days and sparking celebrations across Israel.
- The US-brokered prisoner-exchange agreement resulted in Israel freeing over 1,900 Palestinian prisoners and permitting aid into Gaza as part of the ceasefire.
- Red Cross convoys carried the released groups, transferring the first seven—Gali Berman, Ziv Berman, Matan Angrest, Alon Ohel, Omri Miran, Eitan Mor, and Guy Gilboa-Dalal—to Israeli forces for medical checks and reunification.
- Returned hostages are being checked medically and reunited with family, while Isaac Herzog, Israel's President, awarded President Donald Trump Israel's highest civilian honor.
- Survivors say the captives endured extreme abuse, bodies of 28 other captives are awaiting return, and Gaza faces heavy casualties and massive displacement.
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