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In pictures: Emotional scenes as Hamas releases all living Israeli hostages

Thousands celebrated in Hostages Square as Israeli hostages, held by Hamas for over two years, were released. The ceasefire brought relief to Israel and Gaza.

Euronews · Oct 13, 2025

Trump concedes he may not get into heaven aboard Air Force One en route to Israel

President less confident about his chances of entering pearly gates than he has been on previous occasions

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025

Red carpet rolled out for Trump as Netanyahu welcomes him to Israel

A red carpet was rolled out for Donald Trump as he arrived in Israel on Monday. 13 October, ahead of the release of hostages.

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025

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Macron welcomes Hamas return of Israeli hostages as truce plan begins

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday welcomed Hamas’s release of the last 20 surviving Israeli hostages in Gaza, calling it a crucial first step in the ceasefire plan brokered by US President Donald Trump. Macron is in Egypt for a peace summit on Gaza.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 13, 2025

The Gaza peace plan – what comes next?

The release of the hostages is just the first step towards a more durable peace. Many details regarding Hamas disarmament, Gaza governance and full Israeli withdrawal remain to be negotiated. Here’s what we know.

Euronews · Oct 13, 2025

Israel celebrates release of soldier held by Hamas since 2023

Family and friends of Israeli soldier Matan Angrest gathered in celebration early Friday following his release from Hamas captivity after 738 days.

Euronews · Oct 13, 2025

Watch live: Donald Trump addresses Knesset after Israeli hostages freed

Watch live as Donald Trump is set to address the Knesset as authorities confirmed that Hamas has released all of the 20 living Israeli hostages that were being held in Gaza on Monday, 13 October.

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025

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Who are the Palestinian prisoners and how are they being released in exchange for Israeli hostages?

Israel is preparing to exchange about 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees for 48 hostages dead and alive still held in Gaza

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025

Trump says he wants to solve this global conflict next

US president mentions Nobel Peace Prize as he offers to broker peace in South Asia

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025

Israel Gets First 7 Hostages, Remaining 13 Handed Over To Red Cross— Trump Set To Receive Top Civilian Honors From Egypt And Israel

The Israeli military has announced the return of the first group of seven hostages, who are currently receiving medical assessments and reuniting with their families. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has arrived in Israel.

Benzinga · Oct 13, 2025

Overwhelming emotions for Israeli hostages finally reunited with their families after more than 730 days in captivity

The 20 living hostages were returned to Israel on Monday under a ceasefire agreement with Hamas, as James C. Reynolds and Nicole Wootton-Cane report

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025

Huge Trump-shaped sign thanking president displayed on Israeli beach

Donald Trump was greeted with a giant sign stretched across Tel Aviv’s beachfront thanking him as he landed in Israel on Monday (13 October).

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025

World leaders attend 'peace summit' in Egypt to discuss next steps for Gaza peace

All 20 living Israeli hostages were freed by Hamas as US President Donald Trump meets with world leaders in Egypt to discuss the next steps in his 20-point peace plan for Gaza.

Euronews · Oct 13, 2025

From a hilltop village and across Israel: Tears of joy as the living hostages are returned

Across Israel, it's a day of joy and tears with families, loved ones and friends waiting anxiously as Hamas began releasing the last living hostages held captive for over two years in the Gaza Strip

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025

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The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025

Watch live: Hostages released as Trump lands in Israel

Watch live as Israeli hostages are released by Hamas as part of Donald Trump's ceasefire deal on Monday, 13 October.

Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2025

Trump envoy praises UK’s ‘vital role’ in Gaza talks

Steve Witkoff lauded the ‘incredible input’ of National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell.

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025

Trump says ‘everybody is happy’ as he arrives in Israel to meet freed hostage families

The US president touched down in Israel as the first of the remaining Hamas hostages were released

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025

Deadly clashes break out between armed groups in Gaza days after ceasefire with Israel

Journalist among two dozen people killed in clashes between Hamas and a powerful clan

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International Business Times · Oct 13, 2025

Tears, Joy In Israel As Hamas Hands Over First Hostages

Hundreds of people gathered on Tel Aviv's Hostages Square erupted in joy, tears and song as news broke that Hamas had handed over the first hostages to be released on Monday after two years of captivity in Gaza.

Benzinga · Oct 13, 2025

Lindsey Graham Says Keeping 'Iran In A Box' Is Key To Preserving Progress In The Middle East, Trump Ally Warns Tehran Is The 'Common Thread'

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said Sunday that any durable Middle East settlement must first neutralize threats from Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah and constrain Iran, arguing that broader diplomacy will falter if those actors can upend negotiations.

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2025

Hamas releases 20 remaining living Israeli hostages after two years in Gaza

Group handed over to Red Cross as Israeli ministers approve list of more than 1,700 Palestinians for release

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025

Israelis celebrate the return of hostages after ceasefire in Gaza, in photos

Israelis on Monday celebrated the return of the last surviving hostages from Gaza — a defining exchange in the fragile ceasefire that has paused two years of war between Israel and Hamas.

The Conversation · Oct 13, 2025

Israelis are hailing Trump as Cyrus returned – but who was Cyrus the Great, anyway?

With both parties agreeing to terms, the first stages of a peace plan in Gaza are in motion. US President Donald Trump is credited (especially in Israel and the US) with having played a vital role in this development.

International Business Times · Oct 13, 2025

Latest Developments In The Gaza Ceasefire

A Red Cross convoy was on its way to pick up a first group of Israeli hostages to be freed by Hamas as part of a Gaza ceasefire deal, the Israeli military said Monday.

Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2025

Gaza latest LIVE: Donald Trump hails 'historic dawn of new Middle East' as freed Israeli hostages reunited with loved ones

US President Donald Trump addressed Israel’s parliament after declaring ‘the war is over’

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