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flag Hamas to release 20 Israeli hostages within 24 hours as part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal.

flag Vice President JD Vance confirmed on October 12, 2025, that Hamas has acknowledged holding 20 living Israeli hostages, with their release expected within 24 hours, possibly early Monday morning U.S. time. flag President Donald Trump is set to travel to Israel and Egypt to mark the event, meeting with hostage families at the Knesset. flag The release is part of a ceasefire deal brokered by Trump, which also calls for the exchange of nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners for hostages. flag Vance clarified that 200 U.S. troops are being deployed for logistics, security, and monitoring roles, not for combat or occupation, and emphasized no U.S. forces are entering Gaza. flag While some hostages may have died in captivity, efforts continue to recover remains for families. flag The agreement lacks a long-term plan for Gaza and does not require Hamas to disarm.

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