Overview

• Israel’s cabinet approved the opening phase of the U.S.-backed framework to halt fighting in Gaza and secure the release of all hostages, with reciprocal releases of Palestinian detainees and expanded humanitarian access.
• An Israeli public broadcaster published steps showing the army would withdraw to agreed lines within 24 hours of approval, while Hamas would release all live hostages and return remains within 72 hours, alongside a confidential information exchange.
• The exchanges are to be carried out through intermediaries and the International Committee of the Red Cross, with a joint working group involving the United States, Egypt, Qatar, Turkey and others to oversee implementation.
• President Donald Trump said he will travel to Egypt for a formal signing ceremony and indicated efforts target the return of hostages early next week.
• France’s foreign minister said post-conflict security planning envisions a Palestinian police force trained by Canada, Egypt and Jordan and supported by international forces, with discussions advancing at the United Nations.