Israelis welcomed the remaining living hostages home, and Palestinians received nearly 2,000 freed prisoners from Israel. This swap was a central point of the first phase of ending the war, according to the Trump administration. The National is the flagship of CBC News, showcasing award-winning journalism from across Canada and around the world. Led by Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault, our team of trusted reporters helps you make sense of the world, wherever you are. Subscribe to get the latest news daily, and watch live starting at 9 p.m. ET. https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNational?sub_confirmation=1 More from CBC News | https://www.cbc.ca/news

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