Hamas has released all 20 remaining living Israeli hostages on Monday, marking a crucial milestone in the ongoing ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas [2][22]. The release comes after two years of captivity, following the initial Hamas attack on October 7, 2023 [18].

The hostages, all men, were transferred through the Red Cross and have arrived back in Israel, where they will undergo medical checks and reunite with their families [17][23]. Simultaneously, Israel began releasing over 1,900 Palestinian prisoners as part of the negotiated exchange [5][20].

U.S. President Donald Trump, who played a key role in brokering the deal, arrived in Israel and addressed the Knesset, declaring it "the historic dawn of a new Middle East" [13]. The ceasefire deal also includes the expected return of 28 deceased hostages' bodies, though the exact timing remains unclear [17].

A 'Summit for Peace' is scheduled in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, co-chaired by the U.S. and Egyptian presidents, aimed at supporting the end of the two-year conflict and exploring long-term peace strategies [1][11].