Overview
- Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel expects to shift to the next stage very shortly and will meet President Trump this month, with progress contingent on Hamas returning Ran Gvili’s body.
- Phase two is designed to disarm Hamas, install a transitional technocratic authority and deploy an international stabilization force, with an international board reported to be led by Trump.
- Mediators at the Doha Forum warned negotiations are at a critical point and reported continued ceasefire violations and Palestinian deaths since the Oct. 10 pause began.
- Uncertainty over the security force persists as Turkey signals willingness to contribute troops and Israeli officials oppose a Turkish role.
- Foreign ministers from eight Muslim‑majority states rejected a one‑way opening of Rafah, and U.S. officials are reported to be aiming to unveil phase‑two arrangements before Christmas.