Overview

• Doha-based political leaders signal conditional acceptance of the 20-point proposal, while Gaza’s military wing under Izz al-Din al-Haddad rejects it and prioritizes continued fighting.
• Arab mediators describe talks with Hamas as productive, and Qatar has asked Washington to adjust provisions on Israeli withdrawal, Hamas disarmament and safety guarantees for leaders who enter exile.
• Mediators and Palestinian factions seek to link phased hostage releases to the timetable for an Israeli pullout, identifying sequencing as a central sticking point.
• Hamas-linked statements reported by Ma’an say the plan’s 72-hour window for handing over captives is unworkable due to disrupted communications and uncertainty over hostages’ locations and condition.
• The White House, via spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt, warned of a looming red line for a response as rocket fire from Gaza and ongoing strikes underscore that fighting continues.