Overview

• Israel’s government approved a framework that requires all hostages to be returned within 72 hours of the ceasefire, including remains.
• The Israeli military will pull back from some areas within 24 hours of the truce while retaining control over 53% of Gaza.
• News reports say Israel and Hamas signed the first phase, and President Trump says he will try to attend an official signing in Egypt and Israel.
• The United Nations has prepared deliveries of several tens of thousands of tonnes of aid to Gaza over the next 60 days.
• Trump’s 20-point plan foresees later phases on disarmament and troop withdrawals, and he warned some hostage remains may be hard to locate.