Palestinian militant group Hamas released the first seven surviving Israeli hostages on Monday, as part of a ceasefire agreement brokered with the help of U.S. President Donald Trump.
The truce and the exchange of hostages and prisoners follow two years of war that drew in countries such as Iran, Yemen, and Lebanon, deepening Israel's international isolation and reshaping the Middle East.
The release is the initial phase of a ceasefire agreement aimed at ending the conflict in Gaza.
Author's summary: Hamas releases 7 Israeli hostages as part of a ceasefire deal.