The deal has raised hopes for ending the Israel-Hamas war, with all the remaining hostages taken set to be released within days.

Israelis on Monday prepared to welcome home the last living hostages from Gaza, as Palestinians awaited the release of hundreds of prisoners held by Israel.

Israeli officials say 48 hostages are still in Gaza, including 20 who are believed to be alive. Israel is expected to release some 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, of whom 250 are serving life sentences and about 1,700 others who have been detained since the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack, in exchange for the release of the Israeli hostages.

Sources say the 28-year-old was killed by members of Israel-linked ‘militia’ fighting Hamas in the Sabra neighbourhood.

The U.S. and Egyptian presidents are chairing a summit for peace, aiming to end the two-year war in Gaza after a cease-fire deal.

By The Associated Press A ceasefire in the war in Gaza was holding for the third day on Sunday as aid agencies worked to rush in more desperately needed aid to the besieged territory under the

Thousands of Palestinians began the long, dusty walk from the south of Gaza toward Gaza City after a ceasefire came into effect in the enclave on Friday. They found their city lying in ruins – yet were relieved to be returning home.