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Hamas And Israel Set For Hostage And Prisoner Exchanges

People gather at "Hostages' Square" in Tel Aviv, to celebrate the agreement signed between Israel and Hamas for a hostage–prisoner exchange deal based on a 20-point plan proposed by US President Donald Trump, on October 11, 2025 (Credit: AFP)

Hamas was set to release all surviving hostages on Monday in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel, as US President Donald Trump headed to the region for a peace summit having declared the war "over".

Trump's lightning visit to Israel and Egypt aims to celebrate his role in brokering last week's ceasefire and hostage release deal -- but comes at a precarious time as Israel and Hamas negotiate what comes next.

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