A Glimpse of Hope: Hostages and Prisoners Set for Exchange

In a significant move, Israel and Gaza are getting ready for a hostage-prisoner swap. This exchange is part of a ceasefire agreement that could potentially end the two-year conflict in Gaza. Hamas is expected to release all living hostages within 72 hours of the deal's signing. Currently, they hold 48 hostages, with 20 believed to be alive. An international team will work to find the remains of those not released. Meanwhile, Israel plans to free nearly 2, 000 Palestinian detainees, most of whom will go to Gaza or neighboring countries. The timing of their release is still unclear. US President Donald Trump will be in Jerusalem during the swap. He will speak at the Knesset and meet with hostage families. Later, he will head to Egypt for a peace summit with over 20 countries to finalize a permanent truce in Gaza. The hostage-prisoner swap is the first step in Trump's 20-point plan to end the war. A ceasefire has been in place since Friday, but many details still need to be worked out. Palestinians hope the ceasefire leads to a lasting end to the war, which has caused immense destruction and loss of life. In Israel, preparations are underway to receive the hostages. They will be taken to a military base for examination before being sent to hospitals. Families are eagerly awaiting their loved ones' return. In the West Bank, families are also preparing to welcome back their relatives from Israeli jails. Humanitarian groups are gearing up to send aid into Gaza. About 600 trucks are expected to enter daily, restoring aid to prewar levels. The UN has 170, 000 metric tons of supplies ready to go in. The restoration of aid follows months of siege, which led to famine in parts of Gaza. The US will send up to 200 troops to Israel to help establish a taskforce for stabilization efforts in Gaza. These troops will advise from within Israel and not enter Gaza itself.