Hamas Releases Israeli Hostages as Trump Declares Gaza War 'Over'
President Donald Trump declared that the war in Gaza had ended and the situation in the Middle East would now "normalize" during his flight to Israel.
Hamas has released all of the remaining 20 living Israeli hostages as part of a peace deal in Gaza, the Israeli military confirmed on Oct. 13.
- The first seven hostages were handed over to the Red Cross before being escorted to Israel by the country's soldiers.
- The remaining 13 hostages were handed over to the Red Cross later in the day and subsequently to the Israeli military.
- Hamas also released the bodies of up to 28 captives, stating that all remaining captives have been freed.
The war in Gaza had ended and the situation in the Middle East would now "normalize"
This move is part of a U.S.-brokered peace deal to end the Hamas-Israel war in Gaza, which has been ongoing since October 2023.
Author's summary: Trump declares Gaza war over after hostages release.
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