Overview

• Hamas transferred the last 20 surviving Israeli hostages to the Red Cross, completing the first swap under the ceasefire framework.
• Israel freed roughly 1,966 Palestinian detainees and 250 long‑term prisoners, with returnees arriving in Gaza and the West Bank under heavy public scrutiny.
• More than 20 world leaders convened in Sharm el‑Sheikh to coordinate implementation of the deal, including funding for reconstruction and mechanisms to verify compliance.
• A U.S.-led monitoring effort is being deployed, with about 200 U.S. personnel assisting a multinational mission; the EU plans to restart its Rafah crossing observer role.
• Key disputes persist, including Israel’s charge that only four of 28 deceased hostages’ remains were returned, as well as unresolved questions over Hamas disarmament, Israeli withdrawals, and who will govern Gaza.