Overview

• Israel said it is ready for immediate phase-one implementation to free all hostages following Hamas’s reply to President Trump’s ultimatum, coordinating directly with the U.S. team.
• Hamas announced it will release all Israeli captives, including remains, and enter mediated negotiations, while keeping disarmament and its future role in Gaza undefined.
• Egypt and Qatar are organizing rapid negotiations, with reports indicating Al-Arish as a likely venue and senior envoys such as Ron Dermer and Steve Witkoff expected to participate.
• Israeli officials said there is no full cease-fire, describing reduced fire and a shift to defensive operations in Gaza as preparations for talks proceed.
• Arab and Western governments and the United Nations welcomed Hamas’s statement, as the Palestinian Authority outlined a temporary constitution and elections within a year after the war’s end.