Overview
- Arab and Western officials say an international Peace Board led by President Trump under a two-year UN mandate is likely to be unveiled before year-end, alongside a Palestinian technocratic committee for Gaza’s day-to-day governance.
- Mediators describe the ceasefire as at a critical juncture and target early 2026 for an International Stabilization Force to begin deploying, contingent on agreements now under negotiation.
- Hamas says it would place its weapons under a future state’s authority if Israel fully withdraws from Gaza, and signals openness to UN separation forces.
- Key details of the ISF remain unsettled, with Turkey seeking a role that Israel opposes and questions lingering over contributors and command.
- Despite the pause, Israeli operations have continued with hundreds of Palestinian deaths reported since October and at least 70 children killed, as disputes flare over Israel’s plan to reopen Rafah for exit-only.