Overview
- All 20 surviving Israeli hostages were released under Red Cross supervision, marking the start of the deal’s initial exchange window.
- Israel freed nearly 2,000 Palestinians, including 1,718 detainees returned to Gaza and about 250 long-term prisoners, with some deportations reported by prisoner groups.
- Israel received four coffins with hostage remains, with identities pending confirmation as broader accounting of deceased captives continues under the agreement.
- President Donald Trump addressed the Knesset before co‑hosting a Sharm el‑Sheikh summit, as the U.S. readies roughly 200 troops to support international ceasefire monitoring and aid coordination.
- Key issues remain unresolved, including Hamas disarmament, Gaza’s interim governance and the timing of further Israeli withdrawals, with reports of sporadic intra‑Palestinian violence underscoring the deal’s fragility.