Tel Aviv/Gaza Strip, October 13 (Daily Kiran): The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has brought a wave of emotion and cautious joy to both Israel and Gaza. In Tel Aviv’s Hostage Square, preparations are in full swing for the live broadcast of the hostage release, scheduled for 4 a.m. local time (9 p.m. Eastern Time). Ahead of the event, Jewish-American rapper Kosha Dillz entertained the crowd, setting a hopeful tone for the historic moment.
Hostages and Prisoners to Be Exchanged
According to the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office, hundreds of Palestinian prisoners will be sent to Gaza following the safe return of Israeli hostages. The exchange marks a critical turning point in the months-long conflict that devastated both sides.
Trump Expresses Confidence in Lasting Peace
Speaking aboard Air Force One, US President Donald Trump expressed optimism about the ceasefire, telling reporters, “The war is over.” His statement came as international observers hailed the truce as a vital step toward stability in the region.
Aid Convoys Await Entry into Gaza
Dozens of humanitarian aid trucks are lined up on the Egyptian side of the Rafah border crossing, waiting for clearance to enter Gaza, according to Egypt’s state-run daily Al-Qahera News.
The United Nations confirmed that, in coordination with its partners, it has distributed millions of packets of warm meals and bread in both northern and southern Gaza. UN officials described the effort as “just the beginning” of broader humanitarian assistance for the war-torn enclave.
Bodies Recovered Amid Ceasefire
The Palestinian Health Ministry reported that at least 117 bodies have been recovered in Gaza over the past 24 hours, along with seven additional deaths. The truce has allowed rescue teams to recover remains from under the rubble of destroyed buildings and infrastructure.
A spokesperson for Gaza’s Civil Defense Department said it is believed that around 10,000 people remain trapped beneath debris, highlighting the immense human toll of the conflict.
Despite the destruction, the ceasefire has brought a rare sense of hope and relief on both sides of the border — families reuniting, aid resuming, and a fragile calm returning to a region long torn by violence.
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