Trump calls Israeli captives' return home 'historic dawn of new Middle East'

US President Donald Trump said the "long and painful nightmare" was finally over for Israelis and Palestinians following the Gaza ceasefire deal.

"After two harrowing years, darkness and captivity, 20 courageous hostages are returning to the glorious embrace of their families," Trump told the Israeli Knesset.

"This is the historic dawn of a new Middle East."