First seven hostages freed in Gaza are back in Israel

BBC update

SEVEN Israeli hostages have been freed in Gaza and are now back in Israel, the IDF confirms.

They include twin brothers Ziv and Gali Berman, who were pictured together in Gaza after being released.

In total, 20 living hostages are due to be released today - the Red Cross are now in southern Gaza to collect the other 13. The hostages were kidnapped in southern Israel during the 7 October attacks in 2023.

In exchange for the hostages, Israel will release 250 Palestinian prisoners and more than 1,700 detainees.

Donald Trump has arrived in Israel, and will soon speak to parliament - he will then head to Egypt for a summit attended by around 20 world leaders.

On his way to the region, Trump declared the "war is over" in Gaza - although the next phases in the Israel-Hamas deal still need to be negotiated.