A day after the release of three Israelis held by Hamas sent shock waves of joy across a traumatized nation, Jonathan Dekel-Chen, the father of an Israeli American hostage, began the next chapter of his mission: attending Donald Trump’s inauguration in an effort to ensure that his administration does not leave the remaining hostages behind.

One of the Israeli hostages freed on the first day of the Gaza ceasefire said Monday in her first comments since being released that she has “returned to life.”

Three Israeli hostages have been reunited with their families, while 90 Palestinian detainees have been released from prison

The deal ushers in an initial six-week period of calm and raises hopes for the release of dozens of militant-held hostages and an end to the war.

BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took hold in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, ushering in an initial six-week

Latest news and live updates as a Gaza ceasefire deal is reached after more than a year of war between Israel and Hamas.

This 42-day ceasefire aims to halt the 15-month conflict and facilitate the release of hostages held by Hamas.

U.S., Qatari and Egyptian mediators shuttled between the Israeli and Hamas delegations in Doha on Tuesday, where officials said a deal to halt the war is near.

Israel freed 90 Palestinian prisoners and detainees. The release came early on Monday, more than seven hours after three Israeli hostages released from Hamas captivity in Gaza returned to Israel.

After 15 months of war, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect on Sunday morning.

Three hostages have been handed over to the International Committee of the Red Cross, according to NBC News’ crew in Gaza, and will be making their way to Israel.