Israel Announces Hostage Release Expected Monday Under Gaza Ceasefire

Israel announced that hostages held in Gaza are expected to be released under a ceasefire agreement with Hamas, with a swap involving 48 Israeli hostages for 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. This deal follows a 20-point plan by US President Donald Trump aimed at establishing a ceasefire and a new governing mechanism in Gaza, amidst ongoing violence that has resulted in significant Palestinian casualties since October 2023.

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