Overview

• Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel opened their Monday monologues by acknowledging President Trump’s role in brokering the Israel–Hamas ceasefire and the hostage release, offering praise alongside familiar barbs.
• Colbert told viewers that all living Israeli hostages and nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners were freed under the deal, then joked, “Are we still canceled?” as his CBS show heads for a May 2026 end.
• Kimmel called the agreement a first phase that has halted bombing and brought hostages home, adding, “Good work on that one, President Trump,” before quipping about not invading Portland.
• Coverage notes the truce was finalized Monday with a signing ceremony in Egypt, following regional mediation that produced the ceasefire and the large-scale exchange.
• Praise for Trump’s role extended beyond late night, with Democrats including Hillary Clinton publicly commending the effort to secure the agreement.