Hamas was set to release all surviving Israeli hostages on October 13 in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel, as US President Donald Trump headed to the region for a peace summit having declared the war "over". Trump's lightning visit to Israel and Egypt aims to celebrate his role in brokering last week's ceasefire and hostage release deal -- but comes at a precarious time as Israel and Hamas negotiate what comes next. Flag-waving Israelis gather outside the Reim military base near the border with Gaza in southern Israel on October 13, 2025 to welcome the hostages about to arrive following their release by Hamas from the Gaza Strip.