Overview

• Hamas has conditionally accepted parts of the U.S. proposal, signaling willingness to release the remaining Israeli hostages but not agreeing to disarmament.
• Israeli and Hamas delegations are holding indirect negotiations in Cairo mediated by Egypt and Qatar, with U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff dispatched to help close an initial exchange.
• President Trump urged an immediate halt to Israeli bombardment to enable transfers and said Israel accepted an initial withdrawal line, sharing a map that leaves forces in Rafah, Khan Yunis and much of the north.
• Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voiced hope for a return of all hostages in coming days and said the IDF will retain control of strategic areas in Gaza as talks focus on technical details of the swap.
• Reports from Gaza describe continued Israeli strikes and civilian deaths despite calls for a pause, while European and Gulf partners, including Germany’s Johann Wadephul, press for rapid implementation.