Overview

• Hamas transferred the 20 remaining living Israeli hostages under a U.S.-mediated deal as Israel began releasing hundreds of Palestinian detainees.
• Prime Minister Mark Carney traveled to Egypt to join world leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump, for the Summit for Peace and the signing of initial steps.
• In a Monday statement, Carney called the releases “a moment of profound relief” and urged all parties to maintain the ceasefire.
• He pressed for transitional governance in Gaza and said Hamas must disarm and have no role in the future governance of a demilitarized Palestinian state.
• Coverage noted Israel’s rejection of a Palestinian Authority role in Gaza and warned that unresolved security and governance issues risk a slide back into war.