7 hostages back in Israel after 737 days in Hamas hell — as peace deal takes hold

Tamara Ceaikovski

Hamas has begun freeing the last remaining 20 living hostages in Gaza after 737 days in hellish captivity following a historic peace deal forged by President Trump. The first seven hostages returned to Israel around 2:30 a.m. ET Monday after being transported out of the Palestinian territory by Red Cross trucks. The Israel Defense Forces confirmed they were being taken to a military base for medical checks, and then will be reunited with their families. The first freed hostages are Gali and Ziv