Overview

• President Donald Trump announced both sides agreed to the initial step of his 20‑point plan after talks in Sharm el‑Sheikh mediated by Qatar, Egypt and Turkey.
• Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will bring the agreement to his government for approval on Thursday, with Israeli officials indicating releases could begin Saturday.
• Hamas signaled surviving captives would be freed within roughly 72 hours of Israeli approval; about 48 hostages remain in Gaza, with around 20 believed alive.
• The Israel Defense Forces said it will shift to adjusted deployment lines but warned areas of Gaza remain dangerous combat zones.
• Key issues remain unresolved, including Hamas disarmament, the scope and timing of withdrawals, and post‑war governance, as some Israeli ministers voice opposition to the plan’s terms.