URGENT: Ceasefire Plan Hinges on Hostage Release Amid Tense Gaza Standoff.

BREAKING NEWS: Ceasefire Plan Hinges on Hostage Release Amid Tense Gaza Standoff Hamas has handed over all living hostages held in Gaza to Israel, marking a crucial step in the ceasefire plan for Gaza. The release comes after two years of war and follows the exchange of Palestinian prisoners and detainees. The 20 confirmed alive among the 48 Israeli and foreign hostages were abducted during Hamas's attack on southern Israel on October 7, 2023. This move is seen as a significant breakthrough in the peace process. Background: The ceasefire deal was brokered by Donald Trump's team as part of his peace plan for Gaza. It went into effect at 12:00 (09:00 GMT) on Friday and has allowed increased aid to enter the Strip over the weekend. The next phase of negotiations is expected to focus on the details of the latter phases of the ceasefire deal. However, the fate of the remaining hostages remains uncertain. This is a developing story, with further updates to follow as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*