Overview

• Hamas transferred the captives to the International Committee of the Red Cross in Gaza, and they were moved to Israeli facilities for medical evaluations and reunions.
• Israel began freeing about 1,968–2,000 Palestinian prisoners as part of the swap, with prisoner groups saying 250 serving life sentences are included and 154 people will be deported.
• President Donald Trump arrived in Israel, declared the war over, addressed the Knesset, and is set to co‑chair a Sharm el‑Sheikh summit to bolster the cease‑fire.
• U.S. officials reported the deployment of roughly 200 American troops to help supervise compliance with the truce, as aid convoys expanded access into Gaza.
• Unresolved issues persist, including the handover of 28 deceased hostages’ remains and disagreements over specific high‑profile Palestinian detainees.