Tonight we are live in Israel for the historic events here and across the region, the last of the living Israeli hostages finally free, as President Trump declares a historic dawn of a new Middle East.

The emotional homecomings after more than two years in captivity, hostages racing to their parents, siblings jumping into the arms of their

family, fathers clinging to their sons. We were there with the crowds as the nation learned

they were free, thousands cheering as helicopters carrying them flew by. President Trump on the

ground here, the hero's welcome he received, his triumphant speech to Israel's

parliament, and the signing ceremony he oversaw, why he says this will be a lasting peace.

Plus the thousands of Palestinian prisoners and detainees freed, now home, as questions

grow about how Gaza will rebuild and what will come of Hamas.

The powerful nor'easter slamming the East Coast, communities underwater as tropical storm

force winds and storm surge batter the region, and a ground stop at one of the busiest airports

in the U.S. In Alaska, the remnants of a typhoon sweeping away homes,

helicopters rescuing dozens of people, the urgent search for those still missing. The new warning

from the Speaker of the House, why this could be the longest government shutdown ever.

The terrifying scene on a Massachusetts highway, a small plane crashing during the height of rush hour.

Plus, the moments of pure joy after more than two years of agony.

What friends and family of hostage survivors tell us now that the nightmare is finally over.

Nightly News starts right now.

This is NBC Nightly News with Tom Yamas,

reporting tonight from Israel. And good evening from Tel Aviv, where it was a monumental day for history, a day where families torn apart were finally reunited. And a day where a chance for peace

so rare in this region, maybe within reach. There's a lot of work still to be done, but for those

in the region, especially Israelis, the images of the day are ones they will never forget.

The helicopter carrying those remaining hostages home flying over hostage square,

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