As part of the deal outlined by Mr. Trump, Israel will release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the Israeli hostages, and allow the immediate provision of "full aid" to Gaza, which has faced severe food shortages and has fallen into famine in some regions, according to the world's leading authority on food crises.

Israel-Hamas live updates: Families wait for hostage release as aid agencies prepare to deliver relief Fuel, medical supplies and other critical materials have started flowing into Gaza, U.N. officials say, while thousands are returning to Gaza City to assess the damage to their homes.

Israel is preparing for the largest hostage return operation in its history under the Trump-negotiated ceasefire deal. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan to review final preparations,

The faces of the hostages being held in Gaza stare down from every street corner in Israel on posters now sun-faded and ripped.

Israel assesses that Hamas may not be able to find and return all the remaining dead hostages in Gaza, according to three Israeli sources, a fact that may complicate efforts to reach a deal to end the war.

Several of the hostages will be brought to the Rabin Medical Center in Petah Tikva and reunite with their families.