Hamas to Begin Releasing Israeli Hostages as Trump's Middle East Peace Summit Approaches

Oct 12, 2025 11:45 am CST

Hamas has confirmed it will begin releasing Israeli hostages on Monday morning as part of a negotiated agreement, ahead of an international peace summit chaired by US President Trump in Egypt. The deal includes the exchange of nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and addresses the ongoing Gaza conflict that has claimed over 67,000 lives according to UN-verified figures.