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When will Gaza hostages be released?

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Gaza hostages are expected to be released by noon local time on Monday, with Israeli officials anticipating the release to begin early that morning. The agreement stipulates the release of 20 living hostages within 72 hours of the ceasefire, in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.

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Ceasefire holds in Gaza ahead of hostage release, Trump visit

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  • Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas holds in Gaza for a third day.
  • Preparations are underway for the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners. 6s
  • Thousands of Palestinians return to northern Gaza amid reports of widespread devastation. 15s
  • Hamas is expected to release remaining hostages, with Israel to release prisoners once confirmed. 1m 8s
  • Donald Trump is scheduled to address Israel's parliament and attend a summit on the Gaza conflict. 2m 2s
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Ceasefire holds in Gaza ahead of hostage release, Trump visit
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Reuters
4 hours ago
Ceasefire holds in Gaza ahead of hostage release, Trump visit

Under the ceasefire agreement, Hamas is due by noon on Monday to release the remaining hostages taken captive on October 7th, 2023.

Thousands Israelis celebrate upcoming release of hostages
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CBS News
4 hours ago
Thousands Israelis celebrate upcoming release of hostages

Israeli officials say they expect the 20 living hostages to all be released early tomorrow morning.

'We're thrilled' says father and husband of freed hostages
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CBC News
4 hours ago
'We're thrilled' says father and husband of freed hostages

The deadline officially expires at noon local time tomorrow. 48 Israeli hostages, 20 of whom are believed to be alive, are expected to be released by that deadline.

Israelis credit President Trump with ceasefire deal, hostage release
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CBS News
21 hours ago
Israelis credit President Trump with ceasefire deal, hostage release

Now that the ceasefire is in place, the hostages must be released by Monday in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners.

Families of hostages in Gaza await their release
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CBS News
1 day ago
Families of hostages in Gaza await their release

The deal, brokered by President Trump, would see the remaining hostages returned home within 72 hours.

Gazans continue to return to their shattered homes after ceasefire
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Reuters
2 days ago
Gazans continue to return to their shattered homes after ceasefire

Hamas then has 72 hours to release 20 living Israeli hostages it's still holding.

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