Overview

• Israeli forces said the seven freed hostages were received and taken to the Re'im reception point for initial medical checks and reunions.
• Officials expect the remaining 13 living captives to be transferred within hours, with the return of dozens of bodies to follow under the same phase.
• Israel plans to release roughly 1,966 to 2,000 Palestinian prisoners once the hostage transfers are confirmed, with detainees already moved onto buses for release locations including Gaza’s Nasser Hospital.
• President Donald Trump arrived in Israel to mark the deal, will address the Knesset, and then travel to a summit in Egypt after declaring the Gaza war over.
• The International Committee of the Red Cross is facilitating a multi‑phase exchange, as crowds gathered in Hostages Square to watch the transfers and aid convoys entered Gaza through Kerem Shalom.