Overview

• Jewish Insider reports that Israeli and Hamas negotiators signed the phase-one text in Egypt and sent it for government approval.
• The Israeli Cabinet convened to vote, with meetings delayed after National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir sought veto authority over specific Palestinian prisoner releases.
• President Trump said he will depart Washington on Sunday for stops in Egypt and Israel, aiming to time the visit with anticipated hostage releases early next week.
• Trump praised leaders of Qatar, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Indonesia for helping secure agreement on the first phase, and Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff joined the Cabinet meeting in Jerusalem after talks in Egypt.
• Jerusalem prepared for the brief visit, with the Knesset illuminated in red, white and blue and the King David Hotel reportedly making room for the presidential entourage.