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Hamas Denies Receiving U.S. Gaza Cease-Fire Plan as Trump Touts Near Deal Before Netanyahu Meeting

Reports describe a 21-point framework tying hostage releases to Israeli withdrawals under a multinational interim administration.

Overview

  • Hamas issued an official statement saying it has not received any cease-fire proposal from President Donald Trump, contradicting U.S. claims of progress.
  • Trump is set to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday to press the initiative, with no formal Israeli confirmation of the plan so far.
  • Media and diplomatic reports outline provisions including phased Israeli withdrawal, exchanges of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners, disarmament of Hamas, and a technocratic interim authority for Gaza.
  • The White House circulated the framework to Arab and Muslim leaders on the margins of the UN General Assembly, and Tony Blair has been mentioned by outlets as a potential lead for the transitional body.
  • Vice President J.D. Vance voiced cautious optimism and said Gaza and the West Bank should be governed by their residents, as Hamas’ armed wing separately asked for a temporary halt after losing contact with two hostages.