Overview

• Hamas has formally accepted the U.S.-backed framework and is prepared to start negotiations immediately for a 60-day truce swapping living hostages for Palestinian prisoners.
• A senior Israeli official confirmed the security cabinet will convene Saturday night but has not reached a decision on the ceasefire plan despite deep government divisions.
• President Donald Trump said an agreement could materialize next week and urged all parties to end hostilities in Gaza.
• Gaza Civil Defense reported at least 32 Palestinians killed Saturday in Israeli strikes near shelters, schools and humanitarian aid sites.
• Expanded operations since late May have displaced a majority of Gaza’s population and intensified shortages of food, water and medical supplies.