Gaza war ends, Israel-Hamas hostage release begins
The war in Gaza has finally ended. After two years of fighting, it has come to a full stop on Monday. The release of Israeli hostages began today. Seven hostages have been released in the first batch.
Hundreds of people have been lined up at Tel Aviv’s Hostage Square since morning, demanding the release of the hostages. Hamas still holds 48 Israeli hostages in Gaza, 20 of whom are likely alive. Hamas kidnapped 250 hostages during its attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. The remaining hostages have been released, dead or alive.
Israel Gaza Ceasefire: Trump proposes Israel-Iran peace deal
In a speech to the Israeli parliament, Trump proposed a peace deal with Iran. Trump said, “You know, it would be great if we could reach a peace agreement with them. Would you be happy? Wouldn’t that be great? Because I think they want it. I think they’re tired.”
He added, “This is the beginning of a great and lasting harmony for Israel and all the countries involved in what will soon become a truly magnificent region. I firmly believe in this. This is the historic dawning of a new Middle East.”
Trump Announces Ceasefire in Gaza
In fact, before attending the Gaza Peace Accord event held in Egypt, US President Donald Trump declared that “the war in Gaza is over.”
It is being said that the release of Israeli hostages from Hamas will begin at 10:30 am Indian time. This release will be completed before the Gaza Ceasefire Summit. In addition to Hamas, Israel will also release thousands of Palestinians who have been imprisoned in Israeli prisons for years.
The war has been going on for the past two years
It should be noted that a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas will bring relief to millions of people. For the past two years, they have been living amid bomb blasts. There is a famine in Gaza. Thousands have lost their lives.
Reports of the death toll
According to an Al Jazeera report, approximately 67,806 people were killed in Israel’s war on Gaza, while approximately 170,066 were injured. This war began in October 2023.
On October 7, 2023, approximately 1,139 Israelis were killed in a Hamas attack. Hamas also captured approximately 250 people.
