People gathered in Tel Aviv's Hostages Square on Monday, as Israelis are preparing to welcome home the imminent return of the last 20 living hostages from devastated Gaza and mourn the dead ones.

It's the key exchange of the breakthrough ceasefire after two years of war.

Palestinians await the release of hundreds of prisoners held by Israel.

U.S. President Donald Trump is arriving in the region along with other leaders to mark the U.S.-proposed deal after two years of war. And a surge of humanitarian aid is expected into famine-stricken Gaza.

Major questions remain about the future of Hamas and Gaza, but the exchange of hostages and prisoners promises widespread relief.