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Israeli airport gets facelift ahead of historic Trump visit as round-the-clock preparations continue.

Following the return of the hostages from Gaza, Israel would continue to facilitate the release of approximately 2,000 Palestinian detainees from its prisons, in accordance with the terms of the first phase of the ceasefire agreement.

Israeli PM says authorities expect all living hostages to be released on Monday morning. Israeli military forces are conducting preparations to receive the hostages as early as Sunday evening, an Israeli official told WSJ.

Preparations to receive the hostage are already underway in Israel. Israeli officials say the reason there is still no confirmed time for the return of the living hostages is to enable a coordinated release of all of them at once and to avoid delays or mishaps.

The Qatari delegation to Sharm el-Sheikh was involved in a car accident in the Sinai Peninsula while the Qatari Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, was in the region for hostage talks.

IDF forces now stationed along "yellow line", in accordance with the ceasefire agreement framework. Hamas expected to release hostages by Monday.

Special US envoy Steve Witkoff was met with applause during a central rally at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, as hundreds of thousands gathered to show solidarity with the families of those still held hostage in Gaza.

US president nominated for Israel's most prestigious award, the Israel Prize, usually given only to Israelis. Nominating form notes the president's efforts to "secure the return of the hostages and bring the war in Gaza to an end in a way that will guarantee security and stability for Israel," which prove "his deep commitment to the Jewish people and to the values of peace."

Hamas, PIJ, and Fatah murderers: Justice Ministry releases list of 250 high-profile terrorists who will get their sentences commuted as part of the hostage deal.

The deal reached between Israel and Hamas in Sharm el-Sheikh raises questions, many of which remain unanswered. Can Israel prevent Hamas from regaining its strength? What will the IDF withdrawal look like? Here’s a breakdown of what’s known so far.