Overview

• Hamas said it approved elements of President Trump’s proposal and signaled readiness to release all remaining hostages under the exchange formula, with 48 held and roughly 20 believed alive.
• Israel ordered negotiators to Egypt for proximity talks, with Strategic Minister Ron Dermer among those preparing to travel, as U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff join the mediation effort.
• Trump said Israel agreed to an initial withdrawal line in Gaza and that a ceasefire would begin once Hamas confirms, with Israel retaining control of strategic areas during a phased pullback.
• Despite talk of a pause, Israeli forces continued operations with what officials called reduced strikes and a defensive posture, while local authorities reported deadly incidents in Gaza City.
• Key disputes persist over Hamas disarmament, territorial control and sequencing of steps and governance, as the U.S. plan pairs demilitarisation and large prisoner releases with a phased Israeli withdrawal and Netanyahu insists troops remain until security conditions are met.