Israel has confirmed that all 20 surviving hostages held by Hamas in Gaza have been released and safely returned home.
The release took place under a recent ceasefire arrangement brokered through international mediation.
According to officials, the freed hostages were handed over to the Red Cross before being transported back to Israel, where they were reunited with their families
. The emotional homecoming marked the end of months of uncertainty for the relatives who had been awaiting their safe return.
Reports suggest that, as part of the agreement, Israel is set to release around 2,000 Palestinian detainees.
The deal is seen as a major humanitarian development amid ongoing efforts to stabilize the region after months of conflict.
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