Hostage Release Marks Ceasefire Milestone in Gaza
Amid cheers in Tel Aviv, Hamas released some of its last surviving Israeli hostages as part of a ceasefire deal facilitated by U.S. President Donald Trump. The agreement, praised by leaders worldwide, promises to end two years of conflict in Gaza, reshaping the Middle East's political landscape.
In a significant step towards peace, Hamas handed over several Israeli hostages on Monday, drawing cheers from a large crowd in Tel Aviv's Hostages Square. This development is part of a ceasefire deal championed by U.S. President Donald Trump, who arrived in Israel to address the Knesset.
Among the elated families was Viki Cohen, the mother of hostage Nimrod Cohen. She expressed her joy as she headed to Reim, an Israeli military camp where the hostages were being transferred. The anticipated release of all 20 surviving hostages, along with the bodies of the deceased, coincides with the release of nearly 2,000 Palestinian detainees.
The culmination of this agreement, forged in Sharm el-Sheikh, signals hope for enduring peace in the region. President Trump, alongside global leaders, heralded the release as pivotal while urging continued cooperation between Israel and Palestine.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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