Overview

• An Israeli government spokesperson said a cease-fire would take effect within 24 hours of cabinet approval, with a 72-hour window afterward for the return of hostages.
• Hamas sources and media reports describe a first swap of roughly 20 living Israeli hostages, part of up to 48 still held, for about 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, including around 250 serving life sentences.
• The plan’s opening days include immediate humanitarian access to Gaza, with reporting of at least 400 aid trucks per day and initial returns of displaced civilians to areas in the north.
• Qatar, Egypt and Turkey mediated the talks, President Trump announced the acceptance of the plan’s first phase, and officials indicated a formal signing in Egypt as Israel convenes votes to ratify.
• Key issues remain unresolved, including Hamas’ disarmament and Gaza’s future governance, and political resistance in Israel and verification concerns pose significant implementation risks.