A New Dawn: Hostages Return Home as Middle East Tries to Heal

After two long years, the last living hostages have finally been returned to Israel. This happened as part of a bigger plan to swap prisoners between Israel and Hamas. It's a big moment, but it's also a reminder of the long and tough road that led to this point.

President Trump's Speech to the Knesset

President Donald Trump spoke to Israel's parliament, the Knesset, on Monday. He talked about the strong bond between the U. S. and Israel. He also mentioned the recent deal that brought the hostages home. Trump said, "We have done the impossible." He got a lot of applause and standing ovations. After his speech, he's heading to Egypt to co-chair a peace summit with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.

Concerns from the Hostage Families Forum

But not everything is perfect. The Hostage Families Forum said only four out of 28 bodies of deceased hostages will be returned. They're upset and think Hamas is not keeping their end of the deal. They want Israel and the mediators to do something about it.

Trump Calls for Peace in the Middle East

Trump also said it's time to turn these victories into peace for the whole Middle East. He mentioned people are celebrating in the streets, not just in Israel. But remember, this is just the first step. The war is not over yet.

Palestinians Returning to Gaza

Back in Gaza, some Palestinians are starting to go home. They're seeing the damage caused by the conflict. It's a lot to take in, and it's going to take time to heal.