Israel says it has received 20 hostages released by Hamas while Israel has released nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners as the ceasefire in Gaza held amid a critical day for all sides and the region.

As the fragile Gaza truce is tested, ceasefire negotiators Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff explain what went into the Israel-Hamas peace deal, and what's needed to make sure it sticks.

David and his friend hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal were separated in the tunnels and denied food so they would appear skeletal for filmed “proof-of-life” clips, with food restored only after filming. Viewers around the world were shaken by a Hamas video showing Israeli hostage Evyatar David emaciated and digging what he said was his own grave almost three months ago.

Israel received the remains of another hostage from Gaza on Friday, the prime minister’s office said, a handover from Hamas as the militant<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More

Hamas still has not returned remains of Itay Chen, Omer Neutra and 17 others, threatening the fragile ceasefire in Israel.

Israeli hostage Tal Shoham describes increased faith and gratitude after enduring torture and starvation during 500 days held by Hamas in Gaza tunnels.

The last 20 living hostages released by Hamas are beginning a difficult path to recovery that will include rebuilding a sense of control over their lives and following a carefully supervised diet.