Historic day as Gaza ceasefire takes effect with hostages and detainees released - in pictures


  • Red Cross vehicles carry hostages from Gaza city under the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. Reuters
    Red Cross vehicles carry hostages from Gaza city under the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. Reuters
  • US President Donald Trump arrives at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, before delivering a speech to Israel's Knesset. AFP
    US President Donald Trump arrives at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, before delivering a speech to Israel's Knesset. AFP
  • Israelis gather in Tel Aviv to celebrate the release of hostages from Gaza. EPA
    Israelis gather in Tel Aviv to celebrate the release of hostages from Gaza. EPA
  • Palestinians board a bus after being released from the Ofer military prison between Ramallah and Beitunia, in the occupied West Bank. AFP
    Palestinians board a bus after being released from the Ofer military prison between Ramallah and Beitunia, in the occupied West Bank. AFP
  • US President Donald Trump signs the guest book at the Knesset, with Israeli Prime Minister Bejamin Netanyahu, second left, and Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, second right
    US President Donald Trump signs the guest book at the Knesset, with Israeli Prime Minister Bejamin Netanyahu, second left, and Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, second right
  • Knesset member Aymen Odeh holds up a sign bearing the message 'Recognise Palestine' during Mr Trump's speech to Israeli politicians. Reuters
    Knesset member Aymen Odeh holds up a sign bearing the message 'Recognise Palestine' during Mr Trump's speech to Israeli politicians. Reuters
  • Released Israeli hostage Ziv Berman waves from a military helicopter as he arrives at Sheba Hospital, near Tel Aviv. EPA
    Released Israeli hostage Ziv Berman waves from a military helicopter as he arrives at Sheba Hospital, near Tel Aviv. EPA
  • Released Israeli hostage Matan Zangauker, left, is greeted by his mother. AFP
    Released Israeli hostage Matan Zangauker, left, is greeted by his mother. AFP
  • Palestinians released from Israeli jails. More than 150 have crossed the border into Egypt to live in exile. AFP
    Palestinians released from Israeli jails. More than 150 have crossed the border into Egypt to live in exile. AFP
  • Mr Trump receives a standing ovation from Israeli politicians in the Knesset. AFP
    Mr Trump receives a standing ovation from Israeli politicians in the Knesset. AFP
  • Gaza hostage Gali Berman is released as part of an exchange deal between Israel and Hamas. AFP
    Gaza hostage Gali Berman is released as part of an exchange deal between Israel and Hamas. AFP
  • Family and friends of an Israeli hostage celebrate news that Hamas has released captives from Gaza. AFP
    Family and friends of an Israeli hostage celebrate news that Hamas has released captives from Gaza. AFP
  • Palestinians welcome relatives released from Israeli jails. Thomas Helm / The National
    Palestinians welcome relatives released from Israeli jails. Thomas Helm / The National
  • A freed Palestinian detainee arrives at Ramallah Culture Centre, in the occupied West Bank, after leaving Ofer military prison. AFP
    A freed Palestinian detainee arrives at Ramallah Culture Centre, in the occupied West Bank, after leaving Ofer military prison. AFP
  • Mr Trump and Mr Netanyahu at the Knesset, where the US President was praised for his support of Israel. AFP
    Mr Trump and Mr Netanyahu at the Knesset, where the US President was praised for his support of Israel. AFP
  • A freed Palestinian is greeted by a cheering crowd in Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank, as Israel releases hundreds of detainees from jail. EPA
    A freed Palestinian is greeted by a cheering crowd in Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank, as Israel releases hundreds of detainees from jail. EPA
  • Mr Trump and other world leaders pose for a photo during a summit in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Getty Images
    Mr Trump and other world leaders pose for a photo during a summit in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Getty Images
  • A Palestinian released from Israeli prison is reunited with family after arriving on a bus outside Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza. AFP
    A Palestinian released from Israeli prison is reunited with family after arriving on a bus outside Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza. AFP
  • Freed hostage Avinatan Or gestures to the crowd outside Beilinson Hospital in Petah Tikva, Israel. Getty Images
    Freed hostage Avinatan Or gestures to the crowd outside Beilinson Hospital in Petah Tikva, Israel. Getty Images
  • A released Palestinian arrives on a bus in Khan Younis. AFP
    A released Palestinian arrives on a bus in Khan Younis. AFP
  • Released Israeli hostage, Eitan Abraham Mor, embraces his loved ones in Petah Tikva. Reuters
    Released Israeli hostage, Eitan Abraham Mor, embraces his loved ones in Petah Tikva. Reuters