Israel awaits release of hostages
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The families of the hostages released by Hamas are reacting following their release from captivity after being held for over two years.
Across Israel, it's a day of joy and tears with families, loved ones and friends waiting anxiously as Hamas began releasing the last living hostages held captive for over two years in the Gaza Strip.
President Donald Trump arrived in Israel Monday morning, where he addressed the Knesset and attended a regional peace ceremony in Egypt with global leaders following the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. Hamas released 7 hostages shortly before Trump's arrival.
Remaining 14 living hostages to be released at 10 a.m. * Families gathering near Gaza border * Trump: Gaza deal may be 'biggest thing I've ever done' * Government approves last-minute changes to list
The faces of the hostages being held in Gaza stare down from every street corner in Israel on posters now sun-faded and ripped