"Israel-Hamas Hostage Crisis Ends with Release of 17 Prisoners"

Seventeen hostages, including 14 Israelis and three Thai nationals, were released from Hamas captivity and returned to Israel. The U.S. aims to extend the cease-fire beyond Monday to facilitate the release of more hostages. Israeli President Isaac Herzog will meet with Elon Musk to discuss the October 7 attack and rising online antisemitism. Thousands of protesters in New York demand a permanent cease-fire in Gaza. An 84-year-old Israeli woman released from Hamas captivity is hospitalized in critical condition. Hamas seeks to extend the truce if more Palestinian detainees are released. Three Palestinian students were shot in Vermont, prompting calls for a hate crime investigation.