The remaining 48 Israeli hostages, which includes around 20 suspected to still be alive, will be returned as part of the first phase of the announced peace deal between Israel and Hamas, NBC News reports.

Numerous residents celebrated in Tel Aviv 's "Hostages Square" early Thursday (October 9) following President Donald Trump 's announcement that a peace deal had been reached by Israel and Hamas, with both parties confirming the news shortly after. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum said its members felt "a mix of excitement, anticipation, and concern" following the agreement, which came two years and one day after the Israeli hostages were taken captive by Hamas.

Hamas has confirmed it will participate in the hostage and prisoner exchange, however, hasn't said it woul

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