The Palestinian militant group 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. Vicki Cohen (top), the mother of Israeli hostage Ninrod Cohen, waves from a vehicle as she arrives at the Reim military base in southern Israel following the release of hostages by Hamas from the Gaza Strip on October 13, 2025.