Overview

• Hamas said it is ready to free all Israeli hostages, including remains, under the plan’s exchange formula, contingent on agreed field conditions and a broader Palestinian consensus on Gaza’s governance.
• President Trump called for an immediate halt to Israeli strikes to allow safe transfers, warned he will not tolerate delays, and said Israel accepted an initial Gaza withdrawal line shown to Hamas.
• Israel announced it is preparing to implement the plan’s first phase in coordination with Washington, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is sending negotiators to Egypt.
• The White House confirmed Jared Kushner and envoy Steve Witkoff are traveling to Egypt, with indirect Hamas–Israel talks scheduled in Cairo to finalize technical details such as withdrawal lines and humanitarian access.
• Despite the diplomatic push, Israeli bombardment continued with reported casualties in Gaza, complicating execution of a deal that outlines a 72‑hour benchmark for returning hostages.