Nigeria, Oct. 13 -- Hamas has released all remaining living Israeli hostages following the implementation of the US-brokered peace agreement, which is expected to bring an end to the two-year-long war.

The 20 hostages, part of the over 200 Israelis kidnapped on 7 October 2023 when Hamas attacked Israel, were released on Monday as part of a ceasefire deal.

Last week, Israel and Hamas agreed to the peace agreement initiated by President Donald Trump's administration. The peace process is expected to be in phases.

According to Mr Trump, the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza and the release of hostages from both ends are the first steps toward "a Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace."

Many Palestinians who have been held prisoners ...