US President Donald Trump has declared that “the war is over” in Gaza as he travels to Israel for the planned release of hostages held by Hamas. Under the ceasefire deal, Hamas is expected to release all 48 Israeli hostages—20 of whom are believed to still be alive—by 12:00 local time (09:00 BST). In return, Israel will free 250 Palestinian prisoners and over 1,700 detainees.
Trump is scheduled to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and address the Knesset before heading to Egypt to lead a Middle East peace summit alongside world leaders, including UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
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