Overview

• Hamas announced it accepted the Egypt- and Qatar-brokered proposal and mediators said the plan was delivered to Israel with the message that the next move is Israel’s.
• The framework reported by mediators envisions a 60-day halt to fighting, a freeze of Hamas military activity, phased hostage releases tied to prisoner exchanges, and expanded humanitarian access.
• Initial terms cited by several outlets describe releasing about 10 living hostages and 18 bodies in the first phase in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, though figures vary across reports.
• Israel has not issued an acceptance as leaders reiterate demands for the full return of all captives and the disarmament of Hamas, while the military signals expanded operations centered on Gaza City.
• Mediators say the plan draws on a recent U.S. framework and invited envoy Steve Witkoff to join talks, as Gaza’s health authorities report the death toll has surpassed 62,000 over 22 months of war.