One of the U.S. advisers admitted there could be “hiccups in the implementation” of the first phase of a 20-point peace plan that the U.S. helped broker between Israel and Hamas but insisted that both parties appeared to be following through on their commitments and called for patience.

Israelis on Monday celebrated the return of the last 20 living hostages who were held in Gaza under the first phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. Over the next two days, Hamas said it also released bodies of eight hostages.

The UN humanitarian chief has urged Israel to open more crossings into Gaza to allow a surge of aid, after Israel warned it would limit supplies into the territory over delays from Hamas in releasing the bodies of deceased hostages.

Even before the outbreak of war, Gazans faced a number of environmental concerns. “The situation in Gaza on the ground prior to October 7, 2023 was, from an environmental and humanitarian point of view, not good,” says David Lehrer, Arava Institute’s director of applied environmental diplomacy.

The New York City mayoral candidate said he'd be open to giving Trump credit if the peace deal "proves to be something that is lasting."

President Donald Trump arrived in Israel Monday morning, where he addressed the Knesset and attended a regional peace ceremony in Egypt with global leaders following the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. Hamas released 7 hostages shortly before Trump's arrival.

BBC Verify analyses footage of Hamas fighters in Gaza, including one of an execution in the centre of Gaza City.