By Tuesday evening, just eight of the 28 deceased hostages still in Gaza had been released by Hamas, adding anguish to many families who watched the country celebrate the return of the living captives as a great success.

President Donald Trump arrived in Israel Monday morning, where he addressed the Knesset and attended a regional peace ceremony in Egypt with global leaders following the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. Hamas released 7 hostages shortly before Trump's arrival.

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

The "cruelty of October 7 struck the heart of humanity," and the US mourned alongside Israel, Trump said, adding that "Because of us, the long and painful nightmare is finally over. " US President Donald Trump addressed the Knesset’s plenum on Monday,

President Donald Trump delivered a lengthy speech on Monday morning to the Israeli parliament, celebrating the Gaza ceasefire he brokered and the return of the living hostages. In his speech, he outlined the path to peace that he believes will usher in a new golden age for the Middle East and for the world.

President Trump hailed " the historic dawn of a new Middle East" in remarks to Israeli lawmakers at the Knesset on Monday, after all living hostages were reunited with their families.

While major questions remain about the future of the region, the exchange of hostages and prisoners marked a key step toward ending the deadliest war ever between Israel and Hamas.

As Hamas released its hostages, buses carrying Palestinian prisoners held by Israel arrived in the West Bank city of Ramallah. They were the first of nearly 2,000 prisoners who are also expected to be freed.

The ceasefire and release of hostages is the first step in the plan proposed by Trump. Competing demands remain on the next steps.

Follow live updates as Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners are released. Presidents Trump and Abdel Fattah el-Sisi are expected to meet with other leaders in Egypt to discuss Gaza’s future.