Israeli hostages freed, hundreds of Palestinians released, as Trump hails 'historic dawn'

World leaders from more than 20 nations gathered in Egypt to formally sign the agreement, which Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi called "the birth of a glimmer of hope" for the region.

Who are the 20 hostages who were released by Hamas?

The 20 surviving hostages were released “after 738 agonizing days in captivity,” the Hostages and Missing Families Forum said in a statement.

From a hilltop village and across Israel: Tears of joy as the living hostages are returned

Across Israel, it's a day of joy and tears with families, loved ones and friends waiting anxiously as Hamas began releasing the last living hostages held captive for over two years in the Gaza Strip.

Omer Neutra's family hoping Israel-Hamas war is finally at a turning point

The Neutra family still have no grave to visit. They come to a park in Oyster Bay named after their son, where he played and dreamed.

Second anniversary of Hamas-led attack on Israel falls during Gaza truce negotiations

Early on Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas-led fighters launched a multipronged terrorist attack on Israel. The resulting war in Gaza has created a humanitarian catastrophe.

A divided Israel marks 2 years since Oct. 7 attack as war in Gaza grinds on and hostages languish

Israelis are mourning the dead and fearing for the remaining hostages as they mark two years since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack.

Trump to meet former Hamas hostage Edan Alexander on Oct. 7 anniversary

President Donald Trump meets with freed Hamas hostage Edan Alexander at the White House on Tuesday, marking exactly two years since the Oct. 7 attack on Israel.
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