Itzik Horn, father of kidnapped Eitan Horn (L), celebrates after a peace deal is announced at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, Israel, 09 October 2025
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Hostages could be released within days after Israel and Hamas agree Gaza peace deal, Trump says

Israel and Hamas are expected to sign an agreement on the first phase of a deal which paves the way towards a ceasefire.
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