Overview

• Hamas began delivering 20 living hostages and the remains of 28 to the International Committee of the Red Cross early Monday as the exchange commenced under the cease-fire.
• Freed hostages are to be received by Israeli forces at the Re'im base for medical evaluations before transfer to hospitals near Tel Aviv.
• Israel plans to release roughly 1,700–2,000 Palestinian prisoners after officials verify the hostages’ safe return, with final prisoner lists adjusted overnight.
• Hamas has sought inclusion of seven prominent detainees, including Marwan Barghouti, a demand described in reporting as disputed by Israeli authorities.
• President Donald Trump is traveling to witness the handover before co-chairing a Gaza peace summit in Egypt, while UN agencies report increased humanitarian aid flows since the truce took effect.