Netanyahu Unveils Controversial Gaza Plan Amid Ceasefire Talks

The plan, seeking open-ended Israeli control in Gaza, faces rejection and complicates U.S.-led efforts for peace as casualty numbers rise.

Netanyahu's postwar plan for Gaza seeks open-ended Israeli control over security and civilian affairs, facing rejection from Palestinian leaders and conflicting with U.S. visions for the region.
Ceasefire and hostage deal talks begin in Paris with officials from Israel, the U.S., Qatar, and Egypt, amid international concerns over a planned Israeli offensive in Rafah.
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza kill at least 68, raising the Palestinian death toll to over 29,500 since the war began, with close to 70,000 wounded.
Netanyahu's plan includes demilitarization of Gaza, a buffer zone, and governance by local officials not affiliated with terrorism, but faces criticism as 'colonialist and racist' by the Palestinian Authority.
The U.S. pushes for a ceasefire as hopes rise for a deal at Paris peace talks, with the Muslim holy month of Ramadan approaching, adding urgency to negotiations.