Overview
- Hamas official Husam Badran said the deal cannot proceed while Israeli "violations" persist and urged mediators to enforce full phase‑one commitments, with Gaza authorities alleging at least 738 breaches and health officials reporting at least 376 Palestinian deaths since Oct. 10.
- An Israeli official said the Allenby/King Hussein crossing will reopen to aid trucks bound for Gaza starting Wednesday under escort and security checks, the first such passage since late September.
- Israel’s military chief Eyal Zamir described Gaza’s internal "yellow line" as a "new border line," underscoring tensions with a plan that envisions a full withdrawal tied to security benchmarks.
- U.S. officials say talks on an International Stabilization Force continue with potential contributors under discussion and a tentative expectation of initial deployments in early 2026, as debates over command, rules of engagement and Turkey’s role remain unresolved.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says phase two could begin after the return of the last hostage’s remains and is slated to meet President Trump on Dec. 29, with the U.S.-led Board of Peace and a technocratic Gaza administration expected to be outlined later this month.