Trump announces Israeli captives to be freed from Gaza on Monday

US President Donald Trump announced that Hamas and other groups will release 48 Israeli captives from Gaza on Monday, including 20 alive and the bodies of 28 dead, in exchange for about 2,000 Palestinian prisoners under a US-brokered ceasefire. Speaking at the White House, Trump called it a “big” step, though Hamas may face challenges locating all remains. Israel ratified the ceasefire Friday and began troop withdrawal, triggering a 72-hour deadline for releases. Trump plans visits to Cairo and Israel, emphasizing optimism about peace efforts. He highlighted broad international support, including from the EU, Iran, and Russia, calling it “peace in the Middle East.”