Hamas Releases Israeli Hostages as Trump Arrives in Israel
Israel's military confirmed the release of the first seven out of 20 surviving Israeli hostages by Hamas, transferred out of Gaza by the Red Cross.
A crowd of hundreds gathered in Tel Aviv's Hostages Square, awaiting the return of the hostages. The release is a crucial step in ending the two-year conflict in Gaza, as part of a ceasefire deal pushed by US President Donald Trump, who arrived in Israel to address the parliament.
It's hard to imagine how I feel this moment. I didn’t sleep all night
said Viki Cohen, mother of hostage Nimrod Cohen, as she traveled to an Israeli military camp where the hostages will be transferred. The remaining 13 confirmed living hostages, along with the bodies of 26 dead hostages and two others whose fate is unknown, are expected to be released, in addition to nearly 2,000 Palestinian detainees and convicted prisoners.
Author's summary: Trump arrives in Israel as Hamas releases hostages.
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