Overview
- Hamas has committed to freeing ten Israeli hostages under a US-backed 60-day ceasefire proposal.
- Indirect negotiations in Doha began on July 6 under mediation by the United States, Qatar and Egypt.
- On July 10, Israel and the EU agreed to open more crossings and increase daily humanitarian aid shipments to Gaza.
- Core disputes over Israeli troop presence, aid oversight and permanent truce guarantees remain unresolved.
- Israel has continued military operations and Prime Minister Netanyahu has warned that force will be reimposed if ceasefire terms are not met.