HOSTAGES HOME: All Living Israeli Captives Freed as Israel Releases 2,000 Palestinian Prisoners in Trump-Brokered Deal; Trump Tells Netanyahu 'You Won'

 HOSTAGES HOME: All Living Israeli Captives Freed as Israel Releases 2,000 Palestinian Prisoners in Trump-Brokered Deal; Trump Tells Netanyahu 'You Won'



The news you are referring to reports on the completion of the hostage-prisoner exchange deal between Israel and Hamas, brokered as part of a ceasefire agreement .

Key details from reports indicate:

 * Israeli Hostages Freed: The final 20 remaining living Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza were released and returned to Israel, where they were reunited with their families. The remains of 28 deceased hostages are still in Gaza, with the return of only a few expected initially.

 * Palestinian Prisoners Released: In exchange for the hostages, Israel released a significant number of Palestinian prisoners and detainees. Reports suggest this involved around 2,000 Palestinians, including approximately 250 who were serving long sentences (some life sentences) and about 1,700 who were detained since the October 7, 2023 attacks.

 * Donald Trump's Reaction: U.S. President Donald Trump, who was in the Middle East for a visit and had a role in brokering the deal, told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu upon his arrival in Tel Aviv that it was a "great day" and possibly his "best day." Netanyahu reportedly responded by hailing Trump's efforts and calling the day "history." Trump also addressed the Knesset, declaring the "age of terror" over and urging Israel to turn battlefield success into lasting peace. Netanyahu praised Trump as "the best friend Israel has ever had in the White House."

The exchange is a major milestone in the Trump administration's efforts to broker peace and ends the two-year

 war.

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