According to Times of Israel, Hamas's military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, issued a statement shortly after seven hostages were reportedly handed over to the Red Cross. The group said it "remains committed" to the agreement as long as Israel adheres to its part of the deal.
As the moment of the arrival of hostages comes closer, Israeli Prime Minister's Office shared on Monday the personal message written by PM Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, for the returning hostages. Hebrew media also reported the names of the initial six hostages set to be released
US President Donald Trump said the war between Israel and Hamas is over and expressed confidence that the ceasefire will hold, noting that people are "tired of it" after centuries of conflict. He made the remarks while speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One.
US President Donald Trump said his upcoming Middle East visit will unite regional leaders in support of peace efforts, with stops in Israel and Egypt to meet leaders from powerful and wealthy nations involved in the deal.
US President Donald Trump departed for Israel, calling it "a very special time." He said everyone was excited and united about the visit, describing it as "a very special event" and "something that's never happened before."
The Israel Defense Forces launched "Operation Returning Home" to bring back hostages from Hamas captivity. IDF Chief Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said military and diplomatic efforts led to victory over Hamas and vowed to ensure Gaza no longer threatens Israel or its civilians.
Union Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh reached Cairo as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's special representative to attend the Gaza Peace Summit at Sharm el-Sheikh, announcing his arrival in a post on X.