According to the terms of a cease-fire brokered by international mediators last week, Israel and Hamas would stop fighting and the militant group would return all the hostages it held — both living captives and the bodies of those who had died, totaling 48 people — in exchange for the freeing of Palestinians held by Israel, among other provisions.

The last 20 living hostages released by Hamas are beginning a difficult path to recovery that will include rebuilding a sense of control over their lives and following a carefully supervised diet.

Two American citizens Itay Chen and Omer Neutra remain among deceased hostages held by Hamas as terror group violates hostage exchange agreement.

Hamas released all 20 living Israeli hostages Monday, and Israel released more than 1,900 Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. U.S. President Donald Trump visited the region to discuss postwar plans.

Côte Saint-Luc held a commemorative event Monday for victims of Oct. 7, including Montrealer Alexandre Look. Others in Montreal are welcoming the ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages and prisoners,

In August of 2024, Eitan's family published footage of their loved one's body being abused in the streets of Gaza on October 7. Bat Yam native and taxi driver Eitan Levi was caught in the crossfire of Hamas's October 7 invasion when he drove a family friend to Kibbutz Be'eri on that fateful morning.

Foundation for Defense of Democracies CEO Mark Dubowitz joined 'Fox & Friends' to discuss the latest on the Israel-Hamas peace agreement and a strike on a new drug vessel off the coast of Venezuela.