Overview

• Hamas officials told the BBC they reject the US cease-fire framework as favoring Israel and dismiss international security forces in Gaza as a new form of occupation.
• The US proposal includes Hamas disarmament, phased Israeli military withdrawal, an interim governance arrangement, and the release of all hostages within 72 hours upon agreement.
• President Trump pressed Hamas for a reply within three to four days, warning of a very sad outcome if it refuses to engage.
• Greater Manchester Police said two people died after a vehicle ramming and stabbing near a synagogue; officers shot the suspect, who had a suspicious device on his body, and a COBRA meeting was called.
• Japan reported multiple serious incidents and signals: five deaths in a car overturn in Mie’s Nabari and a fatal crosswalk collision in Nagoya under investigation, the BOJ governor pledged careful review of wage gains before policy decisions, and the LDP donated ¥650 million to the Japanese Red Cross linked to its funding issue.