Overview

• The International Committee of the Red Cross received the hostages in Gaza and transferred them to Israeli custody for medical evaluation and reunions.
• Israel began the reciprocal release of nearly 2,000 Palestinian detainees, including about 250 convicted of deadly attacks, with transfers to Gaza and the West Bank.
• President Trump arrived in Israel, addressed the Knesset and declared the conflict over, while Israeli leaders and the IDF cautioned that serious security threats remain.
• The first phase features a temporary ceasefire, partial Israeli redeployment inside Gaza and expanded humanitarian access, with the EU preparing to restart Rafah monitoring and UN agencies increasing aid deliveries.
• Leaders are convening in Sharm el‑Sheikh to consider subsequent phases, including a proposed international “Board of Peace,” as unresolved questions persist over Hamas disarmament and Gaza’s governance; reports vary on the number of deceased hostages to be returned.