(251013) -- WASHINGTON, Oct. 13, 2025 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump waves from his vehicle as he departs the White House for the Middle East, in Washington, D.C., the United States, Oct. 12, 2025. Trump is expected to arrive in Israel on Monday morning. During his brief visit, he will address the Israeli parliament and meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and hostage families.
Hamas on Monday morning began releasing the first batch of hostages who had been held in Gaza for more than two years, as part of a major prisoner swap under a newly implemented ceasefire, Israel's state-owned Kan TV reported. (Xinhua/Hu Yousong)
