**Israel Plans Hostage Release and Prisoner Swap on Monday** Israel announced on Sunday that it anticipates the release of all living hostages held in the Gaza Strip on Monday. This development marks the next phase of a significant ceasefire agreement with Hamas. As this unfolds, Palestinians are preparing for a substantial increase in humanitarian aid deliveries to the region. Israeli government spokesperson Shosh Bedrosian stated, "We are expecting all 20 of our living hostages to be released together at one time to the Red Cross and transported among six to eight vehicles." She emphasized that the exchange would differ from previous rounds. The hostages will be taken to a military base for reunification with their families or, if necessary, to a hospital. Following the release of the hostages, Israel plans to free approximately 2,000 Palestinian detainees. Additionally, the military will hold a ceremony in Gaza for the 28 hostages believed to be deceased. These deceased individuals are expected to be sent to the Institute of Forensic Medicine for identification. Gal Hirsch, Israel’s coordinator for Hostages and Missing Persons, mentioned that an international task force will begin searching for deceased hostages not returned within a 72-hour timeframe. As preparations for the hostage release continue, efforts to increase humanitarian aid into Gaza are also underway. The Israeli military agency responsible for humanitarian aid indicated that the number of aid trucks entering Gaza is expected to rise to about 600 per day, in line with the ceasefire agreement. Egypt announced it would send 400 aid trucks into Gaza on Sunday, carrying essential supplies such as medical equipment, food, and fuel. The United Nations has reported that it has around 170,000 metric tons of food and medical supplies ready to enter Gaza once Israel permits it. Abeer Etifa, a spokesperson for the World Food Program, noted that workers were clearing roads in Gaza to facilitate these deliveries. The future of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), which has been the primary food supplier in Gaza since May, remains uncertain. Reports indicate that food distribution sites operated by GHF in Rafah and central Gaza were dismantled following the ceasefire. A GHF representative stated that there might be temporary closures of some distribution sites during the hostage transfer, but assured that there would be no long-term changes to their operations. U.S. President Donald Trump, who played a role in brokering the ceasefire, is expected to arrive in Israel on Monday morning. He plans to meet with families of the hostages and address the Knesset, Israel’s parliament. Following his visit to Israel, Trump will travel to Egypt to co-chair a peace summit with regional and international leaders. The timing for the release of Palestinian prisoners held in Israel has not yet been announced. This group includes 250 individuals serving life sentences and 1,700 others detained during the conflict without charge. Dr. Mounir al-Boursh, head of the Health Ministry in Gaza, expressed hope that the bodies of medical personnel who died in Israeli detention would be among those returned. As the ceasefire takes effect, many Palestinians are returning to areas previously vacated due to Israeli military operations. However, many homes have been reduced to rubble. Satellite images revealed a line of vehicles traveling north toward Gaza City, where residents have set up tents along the coast to avoid bombardment. The Hamas-run Interior Ministry announced that it would allow members of armed groups not involved in the killing of Palestinians to surrender and seek pardon. The pause in fighting has enabled first responders to search for bodies buried under rubble, with health officials reporting that 233 bodies have been recovered since the ceasefire began. The ongoing conflict, which began with a surprise attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023, has resulted in significant casualties. Approximately 1,200 people were killed in Israel, and over 67,000 Palestinians have died in Gaza, according to local health officials. The war has devastated large areas of Gaza and displaced about 90% of its population. While the initial ceasefire and plans for hostage and prisoner exchanges have been welcomed, the long-term implications for Gaza's governance and the future of Hamas remain uncertain. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that preparations are underway to dismantle Hamas's tunnel network in Gaza once the hostages are released, under an international mechanism led by the U.S.