Israel expects hostages to be freed from Gaza ‘in a few hours’ as ceasefire holds

Israel Expects Hostages to be Freed from Gaza

Israel expects all living hostages held in Gaza to be released in a few hours as a ceasefire deal with Hamas holds.

"In a few hours, we will all be reunited" - Lt. Eyal Zamir, Israel's military chief of staff

Palestinians await the release of hundreds of prisoners held in Israel and a surge of aid into the famine-stricken territory.

President Donald Trump plans to visit Israel and Egypt to celebrate the ceasefire, saying

"The war is over"
and expressing pride in the possibility of visiting Gaza.

Author's summary: Israel expects hostages to be freed from Gaza soon.

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