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Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Enables Hostage Releases and Mass Return to Gaza

The fragile truce has facilitated the release of hostages and allowed displaced Palestinians to return to northern Gaza, but challenges remain for long-term peace.

US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One as he travels from Las Vegas to Miami on Saturday.
An aerial photograph taken by a drone shows displaced Palestinians gathering with their belongings near a roadblock on the al Rashid Street, as they wait to return to their homes in the northern part of the Gaza Strip, Sunday, January 26, 2025, days after the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas came into effect.
President Donald Trump, alongside White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, speaks with the reporters aboard Air Force One after departing Las Vegas on January 25, 2025.
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Overview

  • Israel revealed that eight hostages listed for release by Hamas are deceased, while 18 of the remaining 26 are confirmed alive.
  • The ceasefire has allowed thousands of displaced Palestinians to return to northern Gaza, despite widespread destruction and uncertainty about their homes.
  • Hamas has agreed to release additional hostages later this week, including an Israeli civilian and a female soldier, in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.
  • The three-phase ceasefire aims to end the 15-month conflict, but disagreements over Gaza's future governance and security pose significant obstacles to lasting peace.
  • Egypt, Jordan, and Palestinian leaders have rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal to temporarily resettle Gaza's population outside the enclave.