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Lawmakers celebrated the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas as 20 hostages returned.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox praised Trump's leadership in achieving the historic agreement.

Democrats and Republicans expressed relief and hope for lasting peace in the region.

SALT LAKE CITY — Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle celebrated the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas as hostages returned home Monday after being held by Hamas for more than two years.

Twenty men were released from Hamas captivity and were accompanied by members of the Israel Defense Force, or IDF, for an emotional reunification with friends and family. Israel also released about 1,900 Palestinian prisoners as part of the deal, who were greeted in the West Bank by large, celebrating crowds.

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