Overview

• President Trump set a three-to-four-day deadline for a response to his 20-point plan, which includes a cease-fire, release of hostages within 72 hours, Hamas disarmament, a phased Israeli withdrawal, and a Trump-chaired transition authority.
• Hamas officials told mediators they are still consulting and may seek changes to contentious clauses, especially on disarmament and potential expulsions, with senior figure Mohammad Nazzal citing specific points of concern.
• Israeli forces kept up operations across Gaza, with OCHA reporting about 82% of the territory under Israeli control and local authorities citing at least 52 people killed on Thursday during ongoing strikes.
• The humanitarian picture remains dire, with the ICRC and MSF suspending activities recently and a local UNRWA representative describing conditions as catastrophic for repeatedly displaced civilians.
• Regional and international actors increased pressure on Hamas, as France’s foreign minister urged its surrender, Egypt’s foreign minister said Hamas has no role in Gaza’s future, and Israel and key Arab mediators signaled support for the U.S. plan.