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'