Hamas released all 20 living Israeli hostages Monday, and Israel released more than 1,900 Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. U.S. President Donald Trump visited the region to discuss postwar plans.

The Israel Defense Forces announced that a corpse surrendered by Hamas was not a match for any of the hostages who are supposed to be released

Hamas freed the 20 hostages and Israel released some 2,000 Palestinian prisoners as part of a cease-fire. President Trump, in Israel, proclaimed an “end” to the war, but Israel and Hamas have not agreed on next steps in Gaza.

Israelis have celebrated the return of the last 20 living hostages held in Gaza, the first stage of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire.

Côte Saint-Luc held a commemorative event Monday for victims of Oct. 7, including Montrealer Alexandre Look. Others in Montreal are welcoming the ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages and prisoners,

Cheers, cries and Hebrew songs rang out in Tel Aviv as Israel confirmed that the hostages held by Hamas returned home.

Released Israeli hostages, including Avinatan Or and Elkana Bohbot, endured starvation, chaining and medical procedures without anesthetics in captivity.

Relatives of newly released Israeli hostages described their feelings of relief and joy of being reunited with their loved ones after two years of captivity in Gaza on Tuesday.