Overview

• Hamas said it will free all Israeli hostages, alive and dead, and is ready for mediated talks, while stopping short of endorsing immediate disarmament or a 72-hour exchange window.
• President Trump set a Sunday 6 p.m. Washington deadline with threats of severe consequences for noncompliance and urged Israel to halt strikes to enable a safe exchange.
• The 20-point U.S. proposal calls for an immediate cease-fire, a full hostage‑for‑prisoners swap within 72 hours after Israeli approval, Hamas disarmament, and a technocratic Palestinian administration supervised by an international Council of Peace that includes Tony Blair.
• Israel said it is preparing to implement the plan’s first phase in coordination with the United States, aligning with principles it says match its war aims.
• Egypt, Qatar, and the United Nations welcomed the opening and pressed for rapid negotiations, with reports estimating roughly 48–50 hostages remain in Gaza and only about 20 believed alive.