Hamas Releases Israeli Hostages as Trump Visits 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.
In Tel Aviv's Hostages Square, hundreds gathered to welcome the news. The release is a crucial step in ending the two-year conflict in Gaza, 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.
- 13 remaining confirmed living hostages are expected to be released.
- Bodies of 26 dead hostages and 2 with unknown fate will also be released.
- Nearly 2,000 Palestinian detainees and convicted prisoners will be released.
Author's summary: Trump's visit coincides with Hamas releasing Israeli hostages.
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