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Israel-Gaza: Hostages Returned, Prisoners Released

Trump and regional leaders sign document to cement Gaza ceasefire deal.

Today, President Trump has said that 鈥渨ar is over鈥 as the final twenty living Israeli hostages and almost 2000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees were released as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal.

The president flew to Israel and then Egypt to discuss the next stages of his plan for peace with world leaders at a Gaza summit.

What鈥檚 being discussed and are things really 鈥榦ver鈥? Adam is joined in the studio by the 麻豆社鈥檚 security correspondent Frank Gardner and down the line with the 麻豆社鈥檚 chief presenter in Washington Caitr铆ona Perry.

Plus, Adam speaks to the deputy First Minister of Scotland Kate Forbes from SNP conference about her reflections on the ceasefire deal, and the party鈥檚 plan to overhaul the NHS in Scotland.

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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the 麻豆社. The presenter was Adam Fleming. It was made by Anna Harris with Adriana Urbano and Shiler Mahmoudi. The social producers were Grace Braddock and Sophie Millward. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

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