Overview

• Hamas issued an official statement saying it has not received the cease-fire plan that President Trump has described as near agreement.
• Benjamin Netanyahu said he is working with Trump’s team on a 21-point framework to halt hostilities in Gaza but emphasized it is not finalized.
• Leaked outlines point to phased hostage releases for Palestinian prisoners, a gradual Israeli redeployment, disarming Hamas, and an internationally supervised interim administration.
• The Al-Qassam Brigades reported losing contact with two hostages during recent Israeli operations and requested a 24-hour pause to attempt rescues.
• Trump is set to meet Netanyahu at the White House on Monday, as Gaza’s death toll surpasses 66,000 according to figures cited by the UN.