DEVELOPING: Hamas Releases Final Israeli Hostages in Long-Awaited Breakthrough

BREAKING NEWS: Hamas Releases Final Israeli Hostages in Gaza Hamas has begun releasing the final Israeli hostages held captive in Gaza, a major breakthrough in efforts to end the devastating two-year war. According to the Israeli military, seven of the 20 living hostages were handed over to the International Committee of the Red Cross on Monday morning. The remaining 13 are expected to be released shortly. The hostages, all men mostly in their 20s and 30s, are being flown by helicopter from southern Israel to hospitals in the Tel Aviv area. Israeli television showed a heartwarming reunion between Einav Zangauker and her son Matan, 25, who was among the first group released. "There's no war, it's over," she told him. "You're coming home." The release of the hostages comes after months of negotiations and is seen as a significant step towards ending the conflict. This development marks a major milestone in the efforts to bring peace to the region, but the situation remains fragile. This is a developing story, with updates expected throughout the day. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Npr.*