Hamas, Israel and hostages
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Hamas releases first group of 7 hostages to Red Cross in Gaza, Israel says | Special Report
Hamas has handed over a first group of living Israeli hostages to the Red Cross as part of President Trump's peace plan. Kelly O'Grady anchored CBS News' special report.
Hamas has released the 20 living hostages still in Gaza. Monday's release is part of a ceasefire deal that many hope will lead to ending two years of war in the devastated territory.
The Associated Press reports that seven hostages have been handed over from Hamas to the Red Cross. NBC News' Matt Bradley reports on on the feeling from the crowd in Tel Aviv and what will happen to the hostages once they are back in Israel.
The Israeli prime minister's comments come after Hamas said it could not access the bodies of 19 hostages in Gaza.
Two American citizens, Itay Chen and Omer Neutra, remain among deceased hostages held by Hamas as terror group violates hostage exchange agreement.
Follow live updates as Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners are released. Presidents Trump and Abdel Fattah el-Sisi are expected to meet with other leaders in Egypt to discuss Gaza’s future.
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Israel-Hamas Ceasefire: Bay Area leaders react to hostage release, Trump's peace plan to end war
Bay Area community leaders are bracing for some groundbreaking developments as Israeli hostages are being freed by Hamas, with Palestinian prisoners to be released in exchange.
US President Donald Trump and regional leaders signed a declaration Monday meant to cement a ceasefire in Gaza, hours after Israel and Hamas exchanged hostages and prisoners.
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Israel flooded with Trump, US gratitude — even by people on the left: ‘I’m here to thank America’
Trump! Trump! Trump!” Israelis by the thousands shouted at Tel Avivi’s Hostage Square Monday as they awaited the final hostage release.