Overview

• Israel says it sent envoys to Egypt to clarify technical details, with indirect talks in Cairo and Sharm el‑Sheikh facilitated by the U.S., Egypt and Qatar.
• Hamas says it accepts the framework in principle and seeks an immediate exchange, while pressing for a halt to Israeli military activity across Gaza and a pullback from Gaza City.
• An initial 72‑hour stage and release of about 20 living hostages within 72 hours has been discussed in Israeli media reports, with Hamas also seeking prisoner lists, routes and timelines.
• Israeli strikes in Gaza have continued during the talks, with local health authorities reporting additional deaths and total fatalities above roughly 66,000–67,000 since 2023.
• Germany reports a heightened threat environment: Berlin is deploying up to 1,400 police for anniversary events, projects “Bring them home now” on the Brandenburg Gate, and investigates a rally call that lauded the Oct. 7 attack; RIAS also counts 2,225 assemblies with antisemitic content since late 2023.