Trump, world leaders sign Gaza peace deal after Hamas frees all living hostages
President Trump got a standing ovation after addressing Israeli lawmakers following Hamas' release of all living hostages under the Gaza peace deal.
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What's next for Gaza after peace plan begins
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Devastating chapter closes as hostages come home
With all the remaining living hostages back in Israel, in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees, a devastating 2-year chapter is finally closed. Haley Ott reports.
Gaza Soup Kitchen co-founder on aid flow
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Videos show Israeli hostages' joyful reunions
Israel is celebrating the release of the last 20 living hostages, with many of their their reunions seen in emotional videos. "CBS Evening News" co-anchors John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois have more.
What's next in the Gaza peace plan after Israeli hostages freed
As Israel and Hamas implement the first phase of a Gaza peace plan, questions remain unanswered over what comes next.
Palestinian detainees freed as part of peace deal
Bus after bus crammed with Palestinians set free from Israeli jails were welcomed by ecstatic crowds. Around 1,700 of mostly men who were seized from Gaza during the war and held without ever being charged were returned on Monday. Debora Patta reports.
Surviving Israeli hostages have emotional reunions
There is more hope for peace in the Middle East than there has been in a long time after Hamas released the last of the surviving Israelis held hostage since October 7, 2023. Israel, in turn, freed hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and detainees. Tony Dukoupil, Debora Patta and Nancy Cordes have more.
Ex-U.S. ambassador to Israel on freed hostages
Hamas has released the last 20 living hostages from Gaza more than two years after taking them captive during the brutal attack on Oct. 7, 2023. Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Daniel Shapiro joins CBS News with his reaction.
Hamas releases all living Israeli hostages
For the first time in more than two years, Israeli families are getting to see loved ones who were held in Gaza. CBS News' Haley Ott and Olivia Rinaldi report.
U.S. Jewish community reaction to Gaza plan
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Father of freed Israeli hostage on peace deal
The last remaining living hostages held by Hamas have been reunited with their loved ones. Jonathan Dekel-Hen, whose son Sagui Dekel-Hen was taken hostage by Hamas during the Oct. 7 attacks and was released in February, joins "The Takeout" with his reaction.
Gaza peace deal signals possibility of new era
On Monday, Hamas released the remaining Israeli hostages, and Israel freed Palestinian prisoners as the region turned to the next phase of a U.S.-brokered plan for peace and reconstruction after two years of war in Gaza. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Haley Ott report. Then, Roger Carstens, special envoy for hostage affairs for Presidents Trump and Biden, joins to unpack the historic day.
What happens now in the Middle East
The last surviving hostages in Gaza are now back with their families after more than two years in captivity as people across Israel celebrate the U.S.-brokered peace plan. Samantha Vinograd, former assistant secretary for counterterrorism at DHS, joins CBS News with more on what happens now in the region.
What to know as Gaza peace plan signed
President Trump is heading back to the U.S. after his whirlwind trip to the Middle East, where he celebrated the first phase of a peace plan between Israel and Hamas. CBS News' Debora Patta and Nancy Cordes report.
20 living hostages were released by Hamas. Here's who they are.
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Hostage families reflect as loved ones return
Hamas has released all 20 of the remaining living Israeli hostages, who are now being reunited with their families in Israel, as part of President Trump's peace plan to end the war in Gaza. "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil spoke with families ahead of the return of their loved ones.
Key takeaways from Trump's Knesset address
President Trump addressed the Israeli Knesset in Jerusalem for more than an hour after Hamas released all the living Israeli hostages from Gaza. CBS News contributor Robert Berger breaks down what comes next, and CBS News' Ramy Inocencio joins with more details.
Israel's foreign minister on what's next
Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the release of 20 living hostages after more than two years in captivity, the peace plan brokered by President Trump and what lies ahead for the region.
Trump meets with Israeli hostage families
President Trump was greeted in Tel Aviv with cheers and a military ceremony as he met families of hostages held in Gaza and addressed Israel's parliament. He now travels to Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, to join world leaders in discussions on Gaza's future and the next phase of the peace plan.
Hostages, prisoners freed amid ceasefire
Twenty living hostages were released by Hamas on Monday after more than two years in captivity as the Gaza ceasefire continues to hold. Palestinian prisoners were also released by Israel under the terms of President Trump's peace plan.
Protesters interrupt Trump's Knesset address
Protesters briefly interrupted President Trump's address at the Knesset while he was praising special envoy Steve Witkoff, and as phase one of the peace plan rolls out.
Netanyahu addresses the Knesset
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the Knesset after the release of 20 living Israeli hostages from Gaza on Monday. CBS News' Courtney Kealy, Haley Ott and Ramy Inocencio have more details.
Group of Israeli hostages released by Hamas
Hamas has handed over a first group of living Israeli hostages to the Red Cross as part of President Trump's peace plan. Kelly O'Grady anchored CBS News' special report.
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Senate committee advances Clayton's nomination for intelligence chief
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Melinda French Gates on perimenopause
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Cocaine worth $285 million found hidden in banana shipment
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Deadly attack on U.S. forces in Jordan part of evolving Iranian tactics
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Details of suspect in NYC explosion
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