Hamas has released all 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war that pummelled the territory, killed tens of thousands of Palestinians, and left scores of captives in militant hands.

The hostages, all men, have returned to Israel, where they will be reunited with their families and undergo medical checks.

The bodies of the remaining 28 dead hostages are also expected to be handed over as part of the deal, although the exact timing of the release remain unclear.

Meanwhile, a convoy of Israeli vehicles, Red Cross jeeps and buses left Ofer Prison for the occupied West Bank on Monday afternoon, carrying some of the 250 long-term prisoners set to be released in the exchange.

The buses were heading to the centre of Beitunia, the nearest Palest

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