Overview

• The ceasefire, effective as of April 28, includes the release of three Israeli hostages by Hamas as part of a prisoner exchange agreement.
• UN agencies report that food aid reserves in Gaza are completely depleted, with over a million children at risk of starvation due to Israel's eight-week blockade.
• Negotiations mediated by Qatar and Egypt continue to address unresolved issues, including broader truce terms and the release of additional hostages.
• Regional tensions persist, with Israel intercepting missiles from Yemen and launching strikes in southern Beirut targeting Hezbollah positions.
• Legal and diplomatic battles intensify as the International Court of Justice begins hearings on Israel's obligations to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza.