"Pro-Israeli demonstrators gathered at Place du Trocadero on Monday to celebrate the release of hostages under the US-brokered deal with Hamas. Footage shows demonstrators chanting, waving Israeli flags, and listening to speeches. "This is a time for peace between Israel and all its other neighbours in the Middle East. That is what we really hope for," a demonstrator said. "All the UEFJ activists fought for two years demanding the release of these hostages, and now that we've achieved it, a weight is lifted, there is hope that finally turns into joy," added a second. The gathering was organised by the Union of Jewish Students of France (UEJF) to urge French and European governments to maintain pressure for the return of all captives. Israeli authorities on Monday announced the release of 1,900 Palestinian prisoners, while Hamas confirmed the release of 20 Israeli hostages in exchange, marking the most significant phase of the ongoing truce.  The ceasefire came into effect at noon on Friday, after the Israeli military said its troops had "begun repositioning along adjusted deployment lines" as outlined in the agreement. The move followed the Israeli cabinet’s approval of the first phase on Thursday.  On 29 September, US President Donald Trump unveiled a 20-point Gaza peace plan with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling for an immediate end to fighting and the release of all hostages, living and deceased, within 72 hours, as well as 250 Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences and 1,700 Gazans detained after October 7, 2023.  The plan also guarantees full humanitarian aid access to Gaza, amnesty for Hamas members who accept peace, and safe passage for those who refuse, stating that "no one will be forced to leave the enclave."  Hamas conditionally accepted the US-brokered plan, agreeing to release hostages through Qatari and Egyptian mediators if Israel committed to a lasting peace and complete withdrawal from Gaza."