With the releases, Israelis basked in a joyous moment of unifying national redemption after months of agonizing, polarizing war.

While major questions remain about the future of Hamas and Gaza, the exchange of hostages and prisoners raised hopes for ending the deadliest war ever between Israel and the militant group.

Bereaved Israeli families express anger that the remains of only four out of 28 deceased hostages were handed over during Monday's exchange.

Joyful scenes emerged across the Gaza Strip as buses carrying freed Palestinian prisoners entered the war-torn territory.

Palestinians are celebrating as Israel has released nearly 2,000 Palestinians from prison in exchange for Hamas’ freeing of Israeli hostages

Today, President Trump has said that “war is over” as the final twenty living Israeli hostages and almost 2000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees were released as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal. The president flew to Israel and then Egypt to discuss the next stages of his plan for peace with world leaders at a Gaza summit.

Hamas has released all 20 remaining hostages as part of a ceasefire agreement with Israel, ending two years of conflict in the Gaza Strip

Israel freed almost 2,000 Palestinians from its jails on Monday as part of a Gaza ceasefire deal, prompting emotional scenes as families reunited with loved ones. CNN’s Nada Bashir reports on the reunions and an ominous warning from Israeli forces.