Overview

• Israel’s military confirmed all 20 hostages were handed to the ICRC at multiple points in Gaza and brought to Israel for medical evaluation and reunions, including three Argentine nationals.
• Under the agreement, Israel began releasing roughly 1,900–2,000 Palestinian detainees, with prisoner groups detailing phased releases to Gaza, the West Bank and Jerusalem.
• President Donald Trump arrived in Israel, addressed the Knesset, met hostage families and is co‑chairing a Sharm el‑Sheikh summit focused on securing the ceasefire, reconstruction and security arrangements.
• OCHA reported “real progress” in humanitarian operations since the truce took effect, with expanded convoys, fuel and essential supplies moving through Rafah and Kerem Shalom.
• Key uncertainties persist over the timing of returning all 28 deceased hostages, Hamas’s refusal to disarm, plans for a multinational security presence, and political pushback inside Israel.