Overview

• Netanyahu's plan includes indefinite Israeli military control over Gaza, aiming to demilitarize the enclave and eliminate Hamas.
• The proposal has been rejected by the Palestinian Authority and criticized by the U.S., Egypt, and the UN for undermining the prospects of a Palestinian state.
• U.S. President Joe Biden hopes for a cease-fire in the Gaza conflict by next Monday, as negotiations with Hamas appear to progress.
• The cease-fire agreement could include the release of hostages held by Hamas and Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.
• The Palestinian Authority's prime minister resigns amid discussions on reforming the entity to be part of a postwar solution in Gaza.