The hostages were released after Hamas faced widespread criticism and accusations of violating Trump’s peace deal.

The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has brought cautious calm to the region as aid begins to flow into the Gaza Strip.

While major questions remain about the future of the region, the exchange of hostages and prisoners marked a key step toward ending the deadliest war ever between Israel and Hamas.

Medical teams at an Israeli hospital awaiting the arrival of hostages expected to be released from Gaza are "prepared for anything," Noa Eliakim Raz, head of the Returning Hostages Unit at the Rabin Medical Center-Beilinson Hospital in Petah Tikva, told NBC News.

U.S. troops have begun to arrive in Israel to set up a coordination center that will oversee implementation of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, two officials told ABC News. No U.S. troops will enter Gaza, the officials said.

President Trump hailed " the historic dawn of a new Middle East" in remarks to Israeli lawmakers at the Knesset on Monday, after all living hostages were reunited with their families.

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani faced criticism for his ceasefire statement that accused Israel of apartheid and occupation on Tuesday.

ABC News’ Gio Benitez spoke with Democratic congresswoman Rep. Ilhan Omar about the U.S. intervention into Argentina’s economy, the ongoing government shutdown and the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal.