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First Seven Israeli Hostages Freed Under U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire

The truce begins a phased hostage-for-prisoner exchange under President Trump's 20-point plan.

Overview

  • The IDF and Israel Security Agency said the seven were transferred by the International Committee of the Red Cross in Gaza and are undergoing initial medical assessments.
  • Thirteen more living captives are expected to be handed to the Red Cross later Monday, with about 28 deceased to be returned under a separate process coordinated through mediators.
  • Israel says it will begin releasing nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees once the released hostages are confirmed on Israeli soil, including roughly 250 security inmates.
  • President Trump landed in Israel to address the Knesset before traveling to Sharm el-Sheikh for a summit aimed at organizing monitoring, aid delivery and next steps in the agreement.
  • Israeli leaders completed limited redeployments under the deal, while Defense Minister Israel Katz warned operations against Hamas tunnel networks could resume after the exchanges.