Hamas released 7 hostages; Trump arrives in Israel amid ceasefire

This morning, Hamas released a list of 20 hostages to be released today. Meanwhile, the US President is arriving in Israel for a visit.

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan initiative has paid off. Israel and Hamas have agreed on Trump's peace plan. This ceasefire agreement is a significant step toward ending the devastating two-year conflict in Gaza.

Under this agreement, Hamas has released the last remaining Israeli hostages. Hamas has released seven hostages initially. The release of the remaining 13 hostages is expected shortly. This morning, Hamas released a list of 20 hostages to be released today. Meanwhile, the US President is arriving in Israel for a visit.

President Trump Arrives in Tel Aviv
This release of hostages comes at a time when the US President is currently on a visit to the Middle East. The US President has arrived in Tel Aviv. President Trump's Air Force One plane landed at Ben Gurion Airport. Speaking to reporters before departing for Israel, Trump claimed that the war between Hamas and Israel was over. He expressed hope that the ceasefire would remain in effect.

What did the Israeli military say?
Hundreds of people gathered at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, expressing joy over the hostages' release. Meanwhile, the Israeli military said they had received the first seven of the 20 surviving hostages evacuated from Gaza by the Red Cross.

What did the families of the released hostages say?
According to Reuters, the mother of hostage Nimrod Cohen said, "I am so excited. I am filled with joy. It is hard to imagine how I am feeling at this moment. I couldn't sleep all night."

Israel to release 2,000 Palestinian prisoners
Hamas will release 20 hostages on Monday. Seven of these hostages have been released. The remaining 13 hostages will also be released. The bodies of the 26 dead hostages are also expected to be released on Monday.

It is noteworthy that this release is one of the most important parts of the first phase of the ceasefire agreement reached last week at the Sharm el-Sheikh resort in Egypt, where US President Trump and other world leaders will meet on Monday.

Gaza Devastated in Two Years
It is noteworthy that this two-year war has completely devastated Gaza. Almost all residents of Gaza City have been displaced in this war. It is believed that progress towards lasting peace now depends on global commitments, which may be discussed later on Monday at a summit of more than 20 world leaders led by Trump in the Sharm el-Sheikh resort in Egypt.