Overview
- Israel’s military said a government-approved withdrawal is underway and cautioned civilians to avoid areas where troops remain in parts of northern Gaza.
- Thousands of displaced Palestinians began returning toward Gaza City and encountered widespread destruction as UN agencies moved to expand humanitarian deliveries after months of scarcity.
- The deal set a 72-hour window for Hamas to release hostages, and Israel is preparing prisoner releases under International Committee of the Red Cross coordination, including procedures to identify any remains.
- Roughly 200 U.S. troops have arrived to set up a multinational coordination center under CENTCOM’s Adm. Brad Cooper, with officials emphasizing U.S. forces will not enter the Gaza Strip.
- President Donald Trump plans to address Israel’s Knesset before traveling to Sharm el-Sheikh for a signing event with invited Arab and European leaders, including Spain’s Pedro Sánchez and Italy’s Giorgia Meloni.