The next phase of the Gaza peace plan brokered by President Trump moved forward significantly on Monday as Hamas released all of the 20 living Israeli hostages in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, and as more aid started to flow into the Palestinian territory after two years of war.
The steps are crucial parts of President Trump's 20-point peace plan , and they came three days after a ceasefire took effect in Gaza and Israeli troops pulled back to a pre-determined line.
World leaders, including Mr. Trump, were meeting in Egypt on Monday for a summit on the future of Gaza and the broader Middle East.
But the situation remains fragile, with major questions over what comes next still to be answered.
Negotiations over next steps
Israel and Hamas have little trust