Gaza ceasefire highlights: Pak PM hails Trump's effort to stop wars, calls him ‘man of peace’ at Egypt Summit

Gaza ceasefire live updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed the release of hostages in Gaza after two years of captivity.

“We welcome the release of all hostages after over two years of captivity. Their freedom stands as a tribute to the courage of their families, the unwavering peace efforts of President Trump and the strong resolve of Prime Minister Netanyahu. We support President Trump’s sincere efforts to bring peace to the region,” he wrote on X.

Gaza ceasefire live updates: Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer says that his country is ready to assist in monitoring the ceasefire in Gaza, according to AP.

Speaking at a summit in Egypt, Starmer said Britain was ready to “play its full part” in ensuring that the current ceasefire results in a lasting peace.

“We stand ready in relation to monitoring the ceasefire and decommissioning Hamas capability and weaponry, and that’s drawing on our experience in Northern Ireland and the IRA, which we dealt with in particular in relation to decommissioning,” he said in a joint appearance with the emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

AFP reported that buses carrying Palestinian prisoners have arrived in Gaza's Khan Yunis.

An Egyptian official told Associated Press that 154 Palestinian prisoners who were released by Israel have been sent to Egypt.

The prisoners were among more than 1,900 Palestinians being freed by Israel in exchange for Hamas’ release of its remaining hostages.

The freed prisoners were to be sent to third countries as part of the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, said the official, who has direct knowledge of the deal’s implementation. He spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to brief the media.

Meanwhile, other Palestinian prisoners have arrived in Gaza after their release.

US President Donald Trump said on Monday the Palestinian people should choose to turn away from "terror and violence" as he hailed the recently minted ceasefire in Gaza in an address to Israel's parliament.

"And the choice for Palestinians could not be more clear," he said. "This is their chance to turn forever from the path of terror and violence."

Gaza ceasefire live updates: During his speech, Donald Trump urged Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon Benjamin Netanyahu, who is on trial for alleged corruption.

"Cigars and some champagne — who the hell cares?" referring to the fraud charges Netanyahu faces, which he denies.

Gaza ceasefire live updates: "Instead of making weapons and missiles, the wealth of this region should flow to schools and medicine, industry... it could have happened a long time ago, but it was strangled and set back... by the administrations of Barack Obama and then Joe Biden," Donald Trump said during his address to the Israeli Parliament.

Gaza ceasefire live updates: US President Donald Trump said that he wants to be a partner in the effort to rebuild Gaza. “This is the chance for Palestinians to turn forever from the path of violence,” Trump added. He also thanked the Arabs and Muslim nations for supporting the safe rebuilding of Gaza.

Gaza ceasefire live updates: In his speech, Trump tells Israeli lawmakers that 'jihadism and antisemitism' have failed.

Gaza ceasefire live updates: Two Israeli lawmakers – Ayman Odeh and Ofer Cassif – displayed a signboard reading “recognise Palestine” to US President Donald Trump during his speech at the Knesset. Read about them here.

Gaza ceasefire live updates: “Generations from now, this will be remembered as the moment that everything began to change,” Trump said at the Israeli President, urging Tel Aviv to to seize chance for peace.

Gaza ceasefire live updates: Addressing the Israeli Parliament, US President Donald Trump says that his personality is all about stopping wars. "Israel became strong and powerful, which led to peace," he adds.

Gaza ceasefire live updates: Two left-wing Israeli members of the Parliament disrupted Trump's speech by waving posters. They were taken out of the chamber. After a brief pause, Trump resumed his speech, saying, “That was efficient”.

Gaza ceasefire live updates: Trump said that Netanyahu is not the easiest guy to deal with, but added that it is what makes him great.

“Netanyahu is not the easiest guy to deal with, but that is what makes him great. Thank you, Bibi,” he said.

Gaza ceasefire live updates: Addressing the Israeli Parliament, Trump said that 20 courageous hostages are returning to their families.

“We gather on a day of profound joy and soaring hope. And a day to give a thanks to our almighty God. Twenty courageous hostages are returning to their families, and it is glorious. The sun rises on the Holy Land, which is finally at peace”

Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid also backed Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize next year. "By not giving the Nobel Peace Prize to you, the (Nobel Prize) Committee made a grave mistake," he said.

Benjamin Netanyahu says he has submitted Trump's name for Israel's top award. "As for the other award (referring to the Nobel Peace Prize), you will get that too," Netanyahu said.

Gaza ceasefire live updates: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked US President Donald Trump for the ceasefire proposal between Israel and Hamas. “You are committed to this peace, I am committed to this peace,” he said.

Gaza ceasefire live updates: Addressing the Parliament, Benjamin Netanyahu said that Trump is the 'greatest friend' Israel ever had in the White House.

“No American president has ever done more for Israel,” he added. Netanyahu also praised Trump for brokering the Abraham Accords and recognising Israel’s “sovereignty” over Golan Heights.

Gaza ceasefire live updates: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is lavishing praise on Donald Trump in his speech at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament. Netanyahu said that Trump's proposal ended the war with Hamas. “Trump's proposal ended the war with all our goals achieved,” he said. “…I am committed to this peace.”

Gaza ceasefire live updates: Speaker Amir Ohana says that Israel will rally speakers and leaders from across the world to nominate Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize next year. "There is no one more deserving than you," he said.

Gaza ceasefire live updates: Israeli PM’s office has confirmed that Netanyahu will not attend the summit in Egypt later today.

“Prime Minister Netanyahu was invited by US President Trump to participate in a conference taking place today in Egypt,” a statement by his office on X said.

“The Prime Minister thanked President Trump for his invitation but stated that he would not be able to attend due to the proximity of the event to the start of the holiday.”

Gaza ceasefire live updates: Israeli Parliament's speaker Amir Ohana calls Trump ‘a giant in Jewish history’ and adds that he will be remembered for a long time.

“The world needs more Trump,” the speaker added.

Gaza ceasefire live updates: Israeli parliament speaker Amir Ohana credits Donald Trump with preventing a nuclear holocaust, which he claims Iran wanted to unleash on Israel.

Gaza ceasefire live updates: Israeli parliament speaker, Amir Ohana, says Trump is our best friend that Israel has had in a while at the white house.