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

Monday 13 October 2025 06:44 BST

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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.

As Palestinians awaited prisoner releases, world leaders including U.S. President Donald Trump were arriving in the Middle East to discuss postwar plans while aid was expected to flow into famine-stricken Gaza.

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

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

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