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Israel expects to receive all living captives from Gaza on Monday

Israel expects to receive all living captives from Gaza on Monday

Summary

Israel plans to receive all remaining living captives from Gaza on Monday as part of a ceasefire agreement. Israel will release around 2,000 Palestinian prisoners afterward. President Donald Trump, who helped broker this deal, will visit the region for a summit in Egypt.

Key Facts

  • Israel expects 20 captives from Gaza will return on Monday.
  • The captives will be transferred by the Red Cross first for medical checks.
  • Israel will release around 2,000 Palestinian prisoners as part of the deal.
  • Imprisoned leader Marwan Barghouti will not be released.
  • Israel receives bodies of 28 captives who died in captivity.
  • President Donald Trump is involved in the ceasefire agreement.
  • Trump will visit Israel and attend a summit in Egypt with other world leaders.
  • Humanitarian aid is beginning to reach Gaza, although distribution is slow.

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