People are gathering at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, awaiting the release of the hostages from Gaza. Photo: AP PHOTO

Donald Trump says the war in Gaza has ended and the Middle East is going to "normalise", as Hamas prepares to release Israeli hostages and world leaders gather to discuss the next steps toward peace.

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"The war is over, you understand that?" the US president told reporters aboard Air Force One as he was flying to Israel to first meet with hostage families and then deliver a speech to the Israeli parliament.

Asked about prospects for the region, Trump said, "I think it'

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