Despite Netanyahu's initial resistance, the Trump administration's intervention appears to have forced both Israel and Hamas's hand. While not invited to the critical summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Netanyahu claimed the deal as a victory, citing military and diplomatic pressure as decisive factors

At seven in the morning, the square was packed to capacity. For one day, the place that became a symbol of the struggle to bring back the hostages turned into a beacon of hope: 'The war may be over, but there's still a battle over the country'

Anat Angrest, the mother of IDF soldier Matan Angrest, who was released on Monday from Hamas captivity, said her son described severe abuse, while Ariel Cunio and Rom Braslavski reportedly spent their captivity alone. Alon Ohel's parents said he was moved to Gaza City to serve as a human shield