Israel says militants have handed over one of the last four remaining hostages taken during the 2023 attack that launched the war in Gaza.

World leaders have expressed hope for peace after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a breakthrough deal between Israel and Hamas.

President Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to the “first Phase” of his peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages and prisoners.

Edan Alexander was 19 when Hamas militants stormed the Israeli military base where the American-Israeli from New Jersey was a soldier and dragged him into the Gaza Strip.

A memorial service for the 6 Israeli hostages murdered by Hamas will take place Tuesday night.