Hamas releases final group of Israeli hostages as Trump visits the region

Israel and Hamas took a significant step Monday in the ceasefire agreement for the Gaza war by releasing hostages and prisoners. Hamas released all 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza, while Israel released some 1,900 Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war that destroyed the territory.

Hamas releases all 20 remaining living hostages

Hamas has released the 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza as part of the ceasefire deal. FOX?s Doug Luzader has more on the story as President Trump visits Israel on Monday morning.

Israel-Hamas ceasefire continues

Israel says the ceasefire in Gaza is in effect as it continues to pull back troops under the terms of the deal. In the meantime, the wait continues for the release of the hostages.

Israel remembers October 7 attack, 2 years later

Two years after Hamas’s Oct. 7, 2023, attack that killed about 1,200 people and abducted 251, the war in Gaza has left over 67,000 Palestinians dead, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.

Canada and UK recognize a Palestinian state

Several western nations officially recognized a Palestinian state ahead of the UN General Assembly, showing an increasing international frustration over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. FOX 9's Chenue Her has more on the story.