Overview
- The Israeli leader said the move could begin by the end of the month once the body of Ran Gvili is returned, completing phase one of the U.S.-backed plan.
- Phase two envisions Hamas’s disarmament, further Israeli withdrawals, an International Stabilization Force, and a temporary Palestinian administration overseen by an international board led by President Donald Trump.
- Qatar and Egypt urged progress at the Doha Forum as Turkey flagged unresolved questions over the ISF’s mandate and rules of engagement, with few firm troop commitments so far.
- A senior Hamas official told the Associated Press the group is willing to discuss “freezing or storing” its weapons, while Hamas says locating the final hostage’s remains is hindered by rubble.
- Despite the truce, Gaza health authorities report more than 350 to 370 Palestinians killed since October and aid deliveries below targets, while Israel keeps Rafah closed in both directions until the remains are returned.