'World needs more Trumps': Israel's standing ovation for US President

'Thank you, Trump' rings out in Tel Aviv as all 20 Israeli hostages return

'Thank you, Trump' chants ring out in now-named 'Freed Square' in Tel Aviv as all 20 living hostages return home.

Palestinian prisoners arrive in West Bank city: Hamas-run Prisoners Office

The Hamas-run Prisoners Office says buses carrying dozens of freed Palestinian prisoners have arrived in the West Bank city of Ramallah and in the Gaza Strip.

Israel is freeing more than 1,900 prisoners and detainees on Monday (October 13) after Hamas freed all remaining living hostages held in Gaza under the two sides' ceasefire deal.

The buses arrived in Ramallah after leaving Ofer prison, in the Israel-occupied West Bank, said the Prisoners Office. At least one bus also crossed into the Gaza Strip, it said

Hamas releases all 20 living hostages as part of Gaza ceasefire

Hamas released all 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza on Monday, as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war that pummeled the territory, killed tens of thousands of Palestinians, and had left scores of captives in militant hands.

Seven of the hostages were released early Monday, while the remaining 13 were freed a few hours later.

The 20 men were being reunited with their families and expected to undergo medical checks.

The bodies of the remaining 28 dead hostages are also expected to be handed over as part of the deal, although the exact timing remained unclear.

Trump receives a standing ovation before his Knesset speech

US President Donald Trump receives a standing ovation before his Knesset speech as he is about to address the Israeli parliament

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Trump signs the guest book at the Knesset, calls it a 'great honor'

US President Donald Trump signs the guest book at the Knesset. "This is my great honor —  A great and beautiful day. A new beginning," Trump said.

Netanyahu meets US President Trump at his Knesset office

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met US President Donald Trump, at his Knesset office.

13 Israeli hostages will reunite with their families at the reception point in southern Israel: IDF

Personnel from the IDF Manpower Directorate and IDF medical teams are accompanying the Israeli hostages, who will undergo an initial medical evaluation, and will reunite with their families at the initial reception point in southern Israel.

IDF representatives are accompanying all family members who are waiting at the hospitals and continue to provide them with ongoing updates.

Second group of 13 hostages handed to Red Cross: Report

Hamas has said that a second group of 13 hostages have been handed over to the Red Cross in Southern Gaza and are on their way back to Israel, reported the BBC, quoting citing Israeli media. 

President Trump says he would be 'proud' to visit Gaza

According to a BBC report, when asked by reporters aboard Air Force One if he planned to visit Gaza, US President Donald Trump said he would be “proud” to do so. “I know it so well without visiting,” he remarked, adding, “I’d like to do it, I’d like to put my feet on it at least.” Reflecting on the region’s future, he continued, “But I think it’s going to be a great miracle over the coming decades. If you go too fast, it’s not going to be good. You have to go at the right speed, you can’t go too fast.”

US Envoy praises UK's 'vital' role in Israel ceasefire

US Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, commended the United Kingdom for its “vital” contribution to achieving the ceasefire and securing the release of hostages. Highlighting the key diplomatic efforts behind the breakthrough, Witkoff specifically lauded Jonathan Powell, the UK’s National Security Adviser. In a post on X, he stated: “I would like to acknowledge the vital role of the United Kingdom in assisting and coordinating efforts that have led us to this historic day in Israel. In particular, I want to recognise the incredible input and tireless efforts of National Security Advisor Jonathan Powell.”