A ceasefire in Gaza has resulted in the release of 20 living hostages and scores of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.
The release is part of a ceasefire agreement that aims to pause two years of war in the Gaza Strip, which has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians and decimated the region.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to parliament about the developments.
People gathered in Tel Aviv's "Hostages Square" to watch a live broadcast of the release of Israeli hostages from Gaza.
Scores of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel walked free Monday as part of a ceasefire
Author's summary: Ceasefire in Gaza leads to hostage release.