People react as they gather to watch a live broadcast of Israeli hostages released from Gaza at a plaza known as hostages square in Tel Aviv, Israel, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025. The release took place as part of a cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)

Hamas released all 20 remaining living hostages today as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war that pummeled the Gaza Strip, killing tens of thousands of Palestinians.

The releases came as President Donald Trump addressed the Israeli Knesset and urged Israel to work toward peace following the U.S.-brokered ceasefire and hostage deal, an agreement that he declared had effectively ended the Israel-Hamas war and opened the door to building a durable peace in the Middle East.

Russia’s top diplomat expressed support for the full implementation of the Gaza ceasefire.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said “we very much hope that everything that has been agreed upon will be fulfilled.”

At the same time, he noted the importance to develop a plan for creating a Palestinian state in the future.

Lavrov added that Moscow will be ready to join efforts to support any agreements if those involved ask for its assistance.

Hamas says it will release the bodies of 4 of the 28 deceased hostages later today

It was not immediately clear when the remaining 24 bodies would be sent back to Israel.

The families of the deceased captives have demanded the bodies be returned as part of the current ceasefire deal.

After a lengthy speech to Israel’s parliament, Trump boarded Air Force One for a flight to Egypt, where he will attend a summit with many world leaders on Gaza.

On the tarmac, the president bid farewell to Netanyahu and his wife.

The Israeli prime minister was invited to the summit, but declined because it was too close to the Jewish holiday of Simchat Torah.

Trump then walked to the top of the steps and pumped his fist while he pointed at someone, likely Netanyahu. He said, “Great job, Bibi, great job,” before stepping inside.

Trump’s plane will head to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport for what the White House has billed as a ” Summit for Peace.”