Overview

• Prime Minister Mark Carney joined President Donald Trump and other leaders in Sharm el-Sheikh for a ceremonial signing of a plan to end the Israel–Hamas war, with the document not shared publicly.
• Hamas released the 20 remaining living Israeli hostages as Israel began freeing hundreds of Palestinian prisoners under the U.S.-brokered ceasefire.
• In a statement, Carney called the releases “a moment of profound relief” and pressed for terms that include transitional governance for Gaza and the disarmament of Hamas with no role in future governance.
• The Prime Minister’s Office said Carney urged Israel to open border crossings for large-scale aid, backed a temporary international stabilization force to ensure disarmament and facilitate Israeli withdrawal, and reaffirmed support for reforms enabling the Palestinian Authority to reassume responsibilities.
• Officials and reporting note unresolved disputes over Gaza’s governance, the scope of Israeli withdrawal, and Hamas disarmament, with reconstruction needs estimated at $53 billion and warnings the deal could falter without clear next steps.