Overview

• Israel’s proposal would maintain military forces in more than 40% of the Gaza Strip, a plan Hamas says legitimizes continued occupation and fragments the territory.
• Hamas insists on a full withdrawal of Israeli troops before agreeing to a 60-day truce tied to releasing 10 living hostages taken on October 7, 2023.
• Qatari mediators have halted further meetings until U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff arrives in Doha to help resolve the standoff.
• A second Palestinian source reported some progress on plans to release Palestinian prisoners and expand humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza.
• Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he hopes to clinch a ceasefire deal “in a few days,” which could pave the way for longer-term talks.