Overview

• Reuters quoted Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya saying the deal opens the Rafah crossing in both directions and confirms the end of hostilities.
• Al-Hayya said Israel will release detained Palestinians and that mediators and the U.S. provided assurances that the fighting has fully ended.
• Trump said the agreement marks a significant breakthrough, with signing planned in Egypt and a pledge that Gaza will be rebuilt.
• An Egyptian source told Sky News Arabia that talks produced a full ceasefire with a gradual Israeli withdrawal from roughly 70% of Gaza, a claim not independently verified.
• Ynet reported Israel would retain control of about 53% of Gaza after a pullback, as a broader plan envisions Hamas disarmament, removal from power, and a large hostage-for-prisoner exchange; Israeli authorities say 20 of 48 hostages are alive.