Gaza, Hostages
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Hamas freed the last 20 living hostages taken in its Oct. 7, 2023, attack earlier this week in exchange for the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.
After more than two years in captivity, the last 20 hostages abducted during Hamas's Oct. 7, 2023, attacks, have been released.
President Trump got a standing ovation after addressing Israeli lawmakers following Hamas' release of all living hostages under the Gaza peace deal.
Israelis have celebrated the return of the last 20 living hostages held in Gaza, the first stage of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire.
While major questions remain about the future of Hamas and Gaza, the exchange of hostages and prisoners raised hopes for ending the deadliest war ever between Israel and the militant group.
As Israel and Hamas implement the first phase of a Gaza peace plan, questions remain unanswered over what comes next.
U.S. officials detail plans for rewards to help locate missing hostage bodies in Gaza while addressing Hamas executions and creating safe zones for Palestinians.
Israel might keep Gaza's important Rafah crossing closed due to the lack of progress by Hamas in returning the remains of the dead hostages to Israel.