Summary
Hamas released 20 hostages who had been held in Gaza for over two years. The release was part of a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel, brokered by President Donald Trump. As part of the agreement, Israel will also release Palestinian prisoners.
Key Facts
- Hamas released 20 hostages who were held in Gaza for more than two years.
- President Trump declared the war in Gaza over following a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal.
- The ceasefire agreement includes Hamas returning bodies of 28 deceased hostages.
- The Red Cross facilitated the return of four hostages' bodies to Israel.
- Israel will release 250 Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences.
- An additional 1,700 Palestinians detained after the October 7 attacks will be released.
- Freed Palestinians were welcomed by crowds in the West Bank and Gaza.
- The released hostages include individuals taken from kibbutzim and music festivals in Israel.
