President Trump arrives in Israel as hostages are being launched

U.S. President Donald Trump arrived on Monday in Israel, the place he is anticipated to deal with the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, as the primary steps of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas proceed to return into impact.

The first seven of the ultimate remaining hostages taken by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023, had been returned to Israel on Monday as a part of a prisoner alternate, Israeli officers mentioned.