All living Israeli hostages reported released from captivity
There were loud cheers in Hostages Square as news of the release emerged, reports Alice Cuddy from Tel Aviv
In total, 20 living hostages are due to be released today – the Red Cross are now in southern Gaza to collect the other 13. The hostages were kidnapped in southern Israel during the 7 October attacks in 2023
In exchange for the hostages, Israel will release 250 Palestinian prisoners and more than 1,700 detainees
Donald Trump has arrived in Israel, and will soon speak to parliament – he will then head to Egypt for a summit attended by around 20 world leaders
On his way to the region, Trump declared the “war is over” in Gaza – although the next phases in the Israel-Hamas deal still need to be negotiated
Donald Trump has arrived in Israel, and will soon speak to parliament – he will then head to Egypt for a summit attended by around 20 world leaders
On his way to the region, Trump declared the “war is over” in Gaza – although the next phases in the Israel-Hamas deal still need to be negotiated
Trump and Netanyahu deep in conversation as pair leave airport
Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have been pictured together as passengers leaving Ben Gurion Airport in Israel.
The pair could be seen remonstrating and talking to one another in the back of the presidential limousine ahead of the US president’s speech at Israel’s parliament, the Knesset.
