Twenty captives held in Gaza were released under the first phase of a deal, with 2,000 prisoners freed in return. Families were reunited as a temporary truce took effect, viewed as a step toward wider talks on security and reconstruction.
A Gaza ceasefire has been agreed, triggering the release of 20 Israeli hostages and nearly 2,000 Palestinian detainees. Brokered by Donald Trump, the accord brings emotional reunions and cautious optimism, with leaders and families urging all sides to maintain the fragile truce.
After 738 days in captivity, a freed Israeli hostage has reunited with his partner. He reportedly hid his Special Forces role from a militant group. The release formed part of a wider handover of surviving captives, while only some remains were returned, prompting anger.
Trump vows to equip a European ally with longer‑range systems to push an adversary to the table, working with the UK and partners. He links the plan to a proposed Middle East peace deal, saying it would refocus Western efforts. Britain supports steps that strengthen allied security.
A US-led diplomatic effort by President Trump secured a Gaza ceasefire, prompting the release of hostages and reunions with families. Officials hailed a step toward stability, with further talks on security, aid access and reconstruction expected in the coming days.
The final 20 hostages held in Gaza have been freed, reuniting twins Gal and Ziv Berman. As part of a US-brokered peace deal, Israel released nearly 2,000 detainees. An armed group had held the captives separately before the exchange.
Twenty remaining hostages held for over two years were freed under a ceasefire deal, with families reunited. The Red Cross also transferred four victims’ remains. In a reciprocal move, authorities began releasing detainees as negotiations advance.
A truce saw the final 20 living hostages taken in 2023 released, alongside nearly 2,000 detainees. Crowds gathered in celebration in Gaza and Israel. Leaders hailed a historic step and urged talks to convert the ceasefire into a lasting agreement.
Twenty remaining Israeli hostages were released under a US-brokered accord, paired with the freeing of 2,000 Palestinian detainees. The deal outlines steps on security and reconstruction but faces hurdles, including fractious politics and enforcement risks that could stall progress.
A final group of hostages held by a militant group were freed under a US‑brokered ceasefire. The US president urged talks and lasting calm as reciprocal detainee releases began with international oversight, reuniting families and easing tensions across the region.
Captives were released under a deal that also freed detainees, prompting claims of a new era of peace. In a Knesset speech, the US president celebrated the outcome, while families marked contrasting homecomings across communities after a prolonged crisis.