Overview

• BBC reporting cited by multiple outlets says Izz ad-Din al-Haddad, Hamas’s Gaza military commander, told Egyptian and Qatari mediators he opposes the U.S. plan and will continue fighting.
• Al-Haddad’s leverage stems from control of the remaining captives, with reports indicating about 48 hostages are held and roughly 20 are believed alive.
• Some Hamas political figures have signaled conditional openness or a push for revisions, while Egypt and Qatar press the group to engage despite the disarmament requirement.
• Israel has publicly backed President Trump’s 20–21 point proposal, and Netanyahu warned Israel would “finish the job” if Hamas rejects or stalls on implementation.
• The plan pairs an immediate cease-fire with the release of all hostages within 72 hours, phased Israeli withdrawals, Hamas disarmament, and an international transitional authority for Gaza, as many Gaza residents voice support to end the war.