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Israel awaits release of hostages as Trump set to arrive

Israel-Gaza live updates: Last living hostages released after 2 years, Trump addresses Knesset

The final 20 remaining living hostages taken by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023, were returned to Israel on Monday as part of an exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel, Israeli officials said.

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Israeli hostages released live updates: Trump arrives in Israel as first 7 hostages are freed from Hamas clutches

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Remaining living hostages and Palestinian prisoners released as part of cease-fire in Gaza. Follow live updates.

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Hamas hands over all remaining hostages to Israel, Trump says Gaza war over

U.S. President Donald Trump will receive a hero's welcome in Israel's parliament on Monday as a fragile Gaza ceasefire he helped to broker enters a fourth day, with the expected release of Israeli ho...

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Gaza latest: Trump's speech to Knesset interrupted by hecklers - after standing ovation welcome on day hostages released

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Handover of Israeli hostages set to begin, with Red Cross arriving in northern Gaza

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Trump declares Gaza war is over

“For Hamas, the governance of the Gaza Strip is a closed issue,” a Hamas source said as the hostage swap was being prepared.

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The 20 living Israeli hostages released by Hamas, in pictures

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Hamas begins releasing Israeli hostages as Trump lands in Israel

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Live updates: Trump addresses Knesset; families say only four of 28 bodies will be returned today

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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Government shutdown live updates as stalemate poised to continue for third week

The government shutdown stretched into Day 13 on Monday with no sign of an imminent resolution. Follow live updates here.

Live Updates: Hostages and Palestinian Prisoners Are Freed as Trump Hails ‘Historic Dawn’ in Mideast

Hamas freed the last 20 living hostages and Israel released some 2,000 Palestinian prisoners as part of a cease-fire. President Trump, in Israel, proclaimed an “end” to the war, but Israel and Hamas have not agreed on next steps in Gaza.