Overview

• On CNN, Sen. Mark Kelly said “this was his deal,” crediting President Trump and noting he dispatched Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to negotiate.
• Kelly said releases may not occur within 24 hours but suggested progress by Monday is plausible.
• Trump is scheduled to address Israel’s Knesset on Monday before attending a peace ceremony in Egypt.
• Trump announced last week that Israel and Hamas had backed the first phase of an agreement to free remaining hostages and halt fighting in Gaza.
• Kelly emphasized unresolved challenges, including questions about Hamas disarmament and how the 20-point framework will be implemented, while citing severe humanitarian needs in Gaza.