Overview

• Hamas said it will release all hostages, alive and dead, under the exchange formula in President Trump’s 20‑point proposal and is ready for mediated talks.
• Trump set a Sunday 6 p.m. Washington deadline for Hamas to accept the plan and publicly asked Israel to pause bombing to enable a safe, rapid hostage recovery.
• The group agreed to hand Gaza’s administration to an independent Palestinian technocratic body backed by Arab and Islamic support, reserving negotiations on other issues.
• Hamas rejected immediate disarmament and signaled the plan’s 72‑hour timetable for releases is not feasible, underscoring key sticking points that require further negotiation.
• Qatar and Egypt are mediating as the UN and several governments welcome a potential opening for a ceasefire and large‑scale aid, with verification and operational details still unresolved.