Overview

• The U.S., Qatar and Egypt brokered the accord, announced overnight by President Donald Trump, with signing in Cairo expected around midday, according to Reuters.
• Hamas is expected to release roughly twenty remaining living hostages within days and return the bodies of the deceased, while Israel will free Palestinian prisoners.
• Israeli forces will withdraw to an agreed line and humanitarian access to Gaza will open to enable large-scale assistance.
• Dutch leaders and major NGOs welcomed the development and urged rapid deliveries, with UNICEF Nederland warning of catastrophic conditions for children.
• Protesters and analysts voiced mistrust and cautioned that the tougher second phase on disarmament and Gaza governance carries significant risks.