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Gaza Hostages Are Freed, Ending Two-Year Ordeal

President Trump hails the cease-fire as he addresses the Israeli parliament, after Netanyahu said no American president had done more for Israel.

Final hostages freed as Trump addresses Israeli parliament

Several buses carrying Palestinian prisoners released from Israeli jails arrived in the West Bank city of Ramallah on Monday shortly after Hamas released all 20 living Israeli hostages as part of a hostage-prisoner swap under the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire deal brokered by President Donald Trump. The US leader arrived in Israel ahead of a visit to Egypt for a world leaders' summit on ending the Gaza war. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

Israeli who witnessed girlfriend’s murder in October 7 attack takes his own life

The number of suicides among people tied to the Nova music festival carnage continues to grow

How Trump secured a Gaza breakthrough which eluded Biden

Trump's unique style and his relationships with key players helped but there were also factors beyond his control.

Top Hamas official announces end to Gaza war

The organization has received “guarantees” from the US that the hostilities will not continue, Khalil al-Hayya has said

Israeli Government Approves Hostage Deal Setting a Cease-Fire in Gaza

The deal promises to free the hostages, pause the fighting for the first time since March and push forward President Trump’s plan to end the war

‘Immediately’: Israel defies Trump’s demand

Having heard Donald Trump’s demand that it stop bombing Gaza “immediately”, Israel claims to have shifted its posture.

Hamas agrees to parts of Trump's Gaza plan, including release of Israeli hostages

Militant group says other aspects of the president's deal still need to be negotiated

Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla and detains activists including Greta Thunberg

South Africa and Turkey have criticised the incident in international waters. Israel says those on board are safe.


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