Overview

• President Trump said Israel accepted an initial withdrawal line and that a ceasefire would take effect immediately upon Hamas’s confirmation, triggering hostage and prisoner exchanges.
• Hamas signaled conditional acceptance of parts of the U.S. 20-point plan and said it is ready to negotiate the release of all remaining captives through mediators.
• Netanyahu said he hopes to announce hostage releases in the coming days while insisting Israeli forces will retain security control until Hamas is disarmed.
• U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff and Israeli negotiators are traveling to Egypt for indirect talks expected to focus on maps, sequencing of releases and withdrawals, and security guarantees.
• Officials described a shift to a defensive or reduced-bombing posture, yet medical workers and residents reported continued deadly strikes in Gaza, underscoring gaps over disarmament, security zones, and governance.