Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rahm.

It's an historic day in the Middle East as the last of the living hostages,

Helway Hamas, were freed today in a ceasefire deal.

NPR's Daniel Estrin reports from Tel Aviv on the reunions the 20 freed hostages had with their families.

Videos show the moments freed hostages first with their families. Videos show the moments freed hostages first saw their families.

The mother of 23-year-old Barr Cooperstein threw herself onto her son,

reciting a Jewish prayer in tears.

32-year-old Avina Tan Orr returned from captivity today

and greeted his girlfriend, a former hostage, with a scream and kisses.

Hamas said it was returning only a few of the deceased Israeli hostages' bodies today.

Israel said a deliberate delay would violate the ceasefire deal.

Daniel Estrin, NPR News, Tel Aviv.

President Trump is flying back to the U.S. after spending the day in the region, first in Israel,

where he spoke to the Israeli parliament, and then in Charmel Sheikh Egypt, where he met with

leaders from more than 20 countries on the future of Gaza. He called for a new era of harmony in the Middle East.

All the momentum now is toward a great, glorious and lasting peace. And our commitment to

fulfilling the 20-point plan we developed together will be the crucial foundation for achieving

that bright future, and it's being worked on right now as we speak.

Still to be decided, who will govern Gaza after the war, how it would be real built,

and Israel's demand that Hamas disarm.

A powerful autumnal storm is pounding the coastlines of New Jersey and New York,

with strong winds and heavy rain.

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