Watching and waiting - Family and friends of Yosef Haim Ohana gather for news ahead of hostages release

Watching and waiting - Family and friends of Yosef Haim Ohana gather for news ahead of hostages release

"Family and friends of Yosef Haim Ohana were seen watching and waiting for news of his safe return, as the hostages release got underway on Monday. Footage shows people dancing, cheering and hugging. Ohana was abducted from the Nova Music Festival on October 7, 2023. The 20 living hostages are set to be handed over by Hamas to the Red Cross on Monday, before transfer to Re'im military base in Israel. The bodies of 28 deceased hostages will also be returned later, while around 1,700 Palestinians detained in Gaza since October 2023 and 250 more serving life sentences, will be freed under the deal. Donald Trump is in Israel to address the Knesset and meet with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and the families of hostages on Monday, before flying to Egypt for the official signing of the peace deal. The first phase of the deal, agreed by Israel and Hamas last week, includes the ceasefire, the swapping of hostages and prisoners, and the Israeli military withdrawal to the 'yellow line' in Gaza. Subsequent phases will include the governance of Gaza, the future of Hamas and the reconstruction of the enclave. "

?  Live: Palestinian prisoners released under Gaza deal

? Live: Palestinian prisoners released under Gaza deal

"Live from Ramallah on Monday, October 13, as Palestinian detainees are released under the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. Under the terms of the deal, Israel is to free around 2,000 Palestinians held in detention, including 250 serving life sentences. Israel has reported that prominent Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti will not be among those released. According to media reports, families of released prisoners have been instructed not to hold public celebrations or speak to the media."