Donald Trump has stepped off his plane at Ben Gurion Airport on the outskirts of Tel Aviv for the release of hostages from Gaza under the ceasefire deal agreed between Israel and Hamas.

The deadline for Hamas to release all the hostages it is still holding in Gaza is midday local time. 

Later on Monday, Mr Trump will travel to Egypt for an international summit aiming to end the war.

The first hostages of dozens are to be freed today{ai:summary}<p>Trump steps off his plane at Ben-Gurion Airport for the Gaza hostage releases under the Israel-Hamas ceasefire.</p><p>Deadline for Hamas to free all hostages in Gaza is noon local time; he will then head to Egypt for an international summit to end the war. #israel</p>

WATCH: Donald Trump arrives in Israel as hostages set to be released

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