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LIVE UPDATES: Gaza ceasefire agreement and hostages release
The Gaza conflict entered a pivotal phase as Israel and Hamas agreed to a U.S.-brokered ceasefire that includes the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners — a breakthrough hailed as the most significant diplomatic step since fighting erupted. The deal, announced by Washington and welcomed cautiously by regional powers, comes after months of back-channel negotiations led by U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoys. While the truce offers a fragile hope for calm, both sides remain wary, with observers noting that its success hinges on sustained international pressure and ground-level restraint amid deep mistrust and humanitarian devastation in Gaza.
Trump hails Netanyahu in Israel after hostage release, declares ‘historic dawn of a new Middle East’
US President Donald Trump on Monday praised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his address to the Israeli Parliament, the Knesset, just hours after Hamas released the last 20 remaining hostages under a US-brokered ceasefire deal.
“Thank you very much, Bibi. Great job,” Trump said, calling the moment “the historic dawn of a new Middle East.”
Historic dawn of a new Middle East: Donald Trump addresses Israeli Parliament
US President Donald Trump on Monday addressed Israeli Parliament when he termed the 'end of the war' in Gaza as a 'historic dawn of a new Middle East'.
.@POTUS addresses Israel's Knesset: "After two harrowing years in darkness and captivity, 20 courageous hostages are returning to the glorious embrace of their families... And after so many years of unceasing war and endless danger, today, the skies are calm, the guns are silent,… pic.twitter.com/yLfmDIgzVJ
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) October 13, 2025
Trump visits Israeli Parliament
.@POTUS proceeds through The Knesset with @IsraeliPM Netanyahu and Speaker of the Knesset @AmirOhana — as news breaks that all 20 living hostages have been freed. Praise God! pic.twitter.com/WKlUkF4qC8
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) October 13, 2025
Hamas releases all 20 living hostages
It’s official: There are no more living Israeli hostages in Hamas captivity. pic.twitter.com/qa1Lh4vhhv
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) October 13, 2025
Glimpses of hostages with IDF soldiers, families
Matan Angrest and Eitan Mor with IDF soldiers pic.twitter.com/eGPP2I7ji2
— Amit Segal (@AmitSegal) October 13, 2025
Eitan Mor reunited with his parents after 738 days in hell pic.twitter.com/ADJOQ1S71m
— Amit Segal (@AmitSegal) October 13, 2025
Israel expected to release Palestinian prisoners in next few hours: BBC
Trump arrives in Israel as first seven hostages freed
President Donald J. Trump arrives in Israel and is greeted by @IsraeliPM, marking the start of a historic day. 🇺🇸🇮🇱 pic.twitter.com/VxYkG5mMaj
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) October 13, 2025
Hamas on Monday released the first seven of 20 hostages
Hamas on Monday released the first seven of 20 hostages as part of a new ceasefire agreement with Israel, according to officials.
The hostages — held in Gaza for nearly two years — were first handed over to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) before being transferred to Israeli forces.
The remaining captives are expected to be freed later in the day.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) identified the seven released hostages as Eitan Mor, Alon Ohel, Ziv Berman, Gali Berman, Guy Gilboa-Dalal, Omri Miran, and Matan Angrest.
🟡 Operation “Returning Home”
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) October 13, 2025
Personnel from the IDF Manpower Directorate and IDF medical teams are accompanying Eitan Mor, Alon Ohel, Ziv Berman, Gali Berman, Guy Gilboa-Dalal, Omri Miran and Matan Angrest, who will undergo an initial medical evaluation, and will reunite with…
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