BREAKING NEWS: First Batch of 20 Israeli Hostages Freed From Gaza After Two Years

This special report focuses on the landmark release of Israeli hostages by Hamas from Gaza and the concurrent visit of U.S. President Donald Trump to Israel. The reporter on the ground, Pranay Upadhyay, captured the sentiment stating, ‘finally the day has come after the two year long ordeal of these individuals who remain in Hamas.’ The release, part of a ceasefire deal, sees 20 living hostages freed in batches, beginning an end to their captivity which started with the October 7, 2023 attacks. In exchange, Israel is set to free approximately 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees. President Trump, who is in Israel to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and address the Knesset, has declared the ‘war is over’ as this first phase of his 20-point peace plan unfolds.