Egypt peace summit: Trump welcomes Bill Clinton's ‘great credit’ praise for him on Gaza ceasefire, says ‘very nice’

Netanyahu says on a day that "will be inscribed in history", Trump too will be "inscribed in the history of our nation" and the world.

"How long we've waited for this moment," he says, "and I want to thank you personally on behalf of the whole nation."

Israel Hamas Ceasefire LIVE: Israeli PM Netanyahu said that Donald Trump is the ‘greatest friend’ the State of Israel ever had.

‘Thank you for supporting Operation Rising Lion and Midnight Hammer," Netanyahu tells Trump.

Israel Hamas Ceasefire LIVE: Israeli PM Netanyahu told Trump, “Thank you for standing up for the lies against Israel…"

Israeli Parliament's Speaker Amir Ohana said Israel will nominate Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2026. WATCH HERE

Addressing the Knesset, Israeli Parliament's Speaker Amir Ohana said, “The world needs more Trumps.”

Donald Trump reaches Israeli Parliament, 'Knesset’

'Thank you, Trump' chants ring out in now-named 'Freed Square' in Tel Aviv as all 20 living hostages return home.

President Trump made a promise on the campaign trail: “We will never abandon them — and with God's help, they will come safely home.” “Promises made, promises kept,” a tweet read.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will attend Monday's summit on ending the Gaza war in the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, an Egyptian presidential spokesperson said.

"Both Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will take part in the peace summit to solidify the agreement to end the war in Gaza and reaffirm their commitment to it," the spokesperson was quoted by Reuters as saying.

US President Donald Trump asserted on Monday that Hamas would comply with a plan to disarm, as he arrived at Israel's parliament to deliver an address.

Speaking to reporters before is speech, Trump replied "yes" when asked whether the war was over, said Reuters.

Hamas handed over all 20 surviving Israeli hostages to Red Cross representatives in Gaza on Monday, Israel's public broadcaster reported.

The hostages were released in two batches: an initial batch of seven, followed by a second batch of 13.

The Red Cross is on its way to a point in the southern Gaza Strip to take custody of the second group of living Israeli hostages, Tel Aviv's military said.

This comes after seven hostages were returned to Israel earlier on Monday.

Palestinian militant group Hamas on Monday deployed fighters while the release of Israeli hostages was underway, Reuters reported, citing footage it had received.

The show of strength comes amid US President Donald Trump's visit to Israel. Trump has repeatedly called for Hamas' disarmament.

Israel army says Red Cross on way to pick up second group of Gaza hostages, reported AFP.

US President Donald Trump landed in Israel aboard Air Force One on Monday as a first group of Israeli hostages returned home from Gaza after two years' captivity, AFP reported.

Israel president says 'waiting for everyone' after Hamas frees seven hostages from Gaza, AFP reported.

French president says peace 'possible' for Israel, Gaza with hostage release, AFP reported.

A total of 1,966 Palestinian prisoners and detainees are being released on Monday as part of the ongoing hostage exchange deal. Officials confirmed that all individuals slated for release had boarded buses ahead of the handover.

Israel foreign ministry says 'welcome home' to seven hostages released by Hamas.

The Israeli military took custody on Monday of seven living hostages freed by Hamas from captivity in the Gaza Strip, AP reported.

Hostages handed over by Red Cross to Israeli military, Reuters reported citing sources.

Britain will provide a 20 million pound ($27 million) aid package to deliver water, sanitation and hygiene services in Gaza, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Sunday, as he arrived in Egypt for a world leaders' summit on ending the conflict, Reuters reported.

Hamas on Monday published list of over 1,900 Palestinian prisoners it said will be released in Israel-Hamas war ceasefire. The release comes after the militant group offered a list of the 20 living hostages it would release as part of the deal, AP reported.

While reaching this point was challenging, pushing forward with efforts to end the war will continue to test US President Trump's patience and ability to stay focused.

There's also no certainty that the ceasefire will mark a real turning point in a region where temporary pauses in violence are far more common than lasting peace. Read here.

The seven hostages reportedly released from captivity are brothers Gali and Ziv Berman, Omri Miran, Matan Angrest, Eitan Mor, Guy Gilboa-Dalal, and Alon Ohel, according to a report by Israel War Room.

Seven Israeli hostages have reportedly been handed over to the Red Cross in Gaza, according to a report by Israel War Room.

Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi said in a post on X, “Iran is grateful for President El-Sisi's invitation to attend the Sharm El-Sheikh Summit. While favoring diplomatic engagement, neither President Pezeshkian nor I can engage with counterparts who have attacked the Iranian People and continue to threaten and sanction us. Having said that, Iran welcomes any initiative that ends Israel's Genocide in Gaza and ensures the expulsion of occupation forces. Palestinians are fully entitled to secure their fundamental right of self-determination, and all States remain obliged, more than ever, to assist them in their lawful & legitimate cause. Iran has always been, and will always remain, a vital force for peace in the region. Contrary to the genocidal Israeli regime, Iran is not after Forever Wars —particularly on the dime of its purported allies— but seeks Forever Peace, Prosperity, and Cooperation.”

Israeli military says Red Cross on its way to a meeting point in the Northern Gaza Strip where several hostages will be transferred into their custody, Reuters reported.

Iran has declined an invitation to attend the Gaza Peace Summit, also known as the Sharm El-Sheikh Summit, to be held in Egypt on Monday, 13 October. Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi posted the decision on Sunday via X, saying that “Iran is grateful”, while also adding, “neither President Pezeshkian nor I can engage with counterparts who have attacked the Iranian People and continue to threaten and sanction us.” Read here.

The two sides came under pressure from the United States, Arab countries and Turkey to agree on the ceasefire's first phase.

Hamas on Monday released the names of 20 living hostages set to be freed under the ongoing ceasefire agreement in the Israel-Hamas war.

The release coincides with the expected exchange of hostages and Palestinian prisoners, timed with U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to Israel and Egypt to mark the ceasefire milestone.