to underscore how today could have been radically different in modern history books as we watch what is happening today. what we understand is in a benchmark of progress, 24 hostages have now been released. 13 israelis, 10 thai nationals and one filipino citizen as the israel-hamas hostage deal holds steady on the first of what will be a longnd critical four days. among the youngest israelis freed today, a 2-year-old, 4-year-old, 5-year-old and a 9-year-old. you can see a small child here getting into that bus preparing to go home and leaving their nearly seven-week long nightmare behind. they have since been reunited with their families, given toys and clean clothes as they start the long journey to healing. many of them may not have an understanding of everything that has transpired on october 7th and since and challenges still remain for the families of those who did not come home today yet. as for the civilians inside the strip, the israeli military dropping new leaflets
the new ten. the president visits with world leaders at the g-8 summit in ireland, his wife the first lady and daughters are exploring their irish roots that date back to the 1600s. er erin mclaughlin, what are you learning about their genealogy search? reporter: it s a trip of history and culture. it s safe to say ireland and its heritage holds a special place in michelle obama s heart. the emerald isle is a kickoff to the obama family summer vacation, while the president was hard at work in belfast, northern island, first lady and her daughters and hundreds of children were treated to river dance in dublin. with all the dancing and singing and energy it is a perfect representation of ireland itself. reporter: the administration is mutual. it s no secret ireland seems to adore the obamas.
bigger and bigger. it s no longer the south side of chicago or washington, d.c., but it is moneygall, it is dublin. it is the world. reporter: they continue their trip with a visit to wicklow mountain national park, home to some of ireland s earliest history, tombs and rock art and they ll rejoin the president before traveling to germany. kate? erin mclaughlin thanks so much. you watch the girls growing up in the public eye and it s never easy for any president s daughter but they get to see and experience some amazing things. you saw how tall malia is? both the president and first lady are very tall. when i ve stood next to them i m quickly reminded i need to wear much higher heels. i see them and i think i m getting old. they re growing fast. coming up on new day much more on the terrifying moments at 35,000 feet, how an out of control passenger on a flight bound for the u.s. was finally subdued. the day s biggest mystery,