The remaining Israeli hostages in Gaza will be released within days and Israel’s military presence wound back under a breakthrough agreement aimed at halting the fighting after two years of bloody conflict.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joined other world leaders in applauding the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, which was announced by US President Donald Trump and drew Israelis and Palestinians onto the streets to celebrate.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio with President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday (US time). Credit: Bloomberg

Trump said the 20 estimated surviving Israeli hostages – who have been held in captivity since being abducted on October 7, 2023 – would probably be freed on Monday (AEST) , but other reports suggested they could be released as

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