Israel released 20 living hostages who were held by Hamas and returned to Israel after over two years of captivity. This release was part of a Gaza ceasefire deal brokered by US President Donald Trump. In exchange for these 20 hostages, Israel released nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, including 250 convicted terrorists. The hostages had been captured during the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks, with the remaining captives being either deceased or still held under different circumstances. The release marked the return of the last living hostages from the 251 initially taken by Hamas in 2023.