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A Glimpse of Hope: Hostages and Prisoners Set for Exchange

GazaSunday, October 12, 2025
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Ceasefire Agreement Aims to End Two-Year Conflict

Hamas to Release Living Hostages Within 72 Hours

  • 48 hostages currently held by Hamas
  • 20 believed to be alive
  • International team to recover remains of others

Israel to Free Nearly 2,000 Palestinian Detainees

  • Most detainees to go to Gaza or neighboring countries
  • Timing of release still unclear

US President Donald Trump to Attend

  • Speak at the Knesset
  • Meet with hostage families
  • Travel to Egypt for Peace Summit
  • Over 20 countries to finalize permanent truce

First Step in Trump's 20-Point Plan

  • Ceasefire in place since Friday
  • Many details still to be worked out

Preparations Underway

In Israel:

  • Hostages to be taken to military base for examination
  • Then sent to hospitals
  • Families eagerly awaiting loved ones' return

In the West Bank:

  • Families preparing to welcome back relatives from Israeli jails

Humanitarian Aid:

  • 600 trucks expected to enter Gaza daily
  • UN has 170,000 metric tons of supplies ready
  • Aid restoration follows months of siege leading to famine

US Troops:

  • Up to 200 troops to be sent to Israel
  • Taskforce for stabilization efforts in Gaza
  • Troops to advise from within Israel, not enter Gaza

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