Although Trump spoke of an 'enduring peace,' the document signed at the summit did not refer to borders, sovereignty, or any mechanism to ensure violence would not recur. And yet, if the cease-fire and Gaza rehabilitation commitments hold, the summit may mark the beginning of a genuine process

Trump was asked whether he had personally spoken with Hamas, which he later denied, following reports that his envoys, Witkoff and Kushner, negotiated directly with the group to reach a cease-fire deal. He said the talks occurred 'through my people, at the highest level, and were meant for me'

The Hostages Directorate in the Prime Minister's Office linked the deaths of Israelis in Gaza captivity to Monday's release of all living hostages in a letter sent to their families. A sister of a hostage killed in captivity said, 'Start by apologizing and acknowledging your responsibility. Only then can you send flowers'