Summary
Seven Israeli hostages held by Hamas since October 7, 2023, have been released to the International Committee of the Red Cross as part of a deal to end the Gaza conflict. The plan, facilitated by President Donald Trump, aims to release all remaining hostages and involves a partial withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza.
Key Facts
- Seven Israeli hostages were handed over by Hamas to the Red Cross.
- This is the first step in a peace plan to end the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
- President Donald Trump brokered the deal.
- The plan includes the release of all remaining hostages, both living and deceased.
- Israel made a partial withdrawal of its military forces from Gaza as part of the agreement.
- Hamas initially took about 250 hostages and killed 1,200 people in October 2023.
- Israeli officials reported over 2 million people displaced and 67,600 Palestinians killed in Gaza since October 2023.
- President Trump will visit Israel and later meet global leaders in Egypt to discuss peace in the region.
