Overview

• Qatar, Egypt and the United States are mediating indirect talks in Sharm el‑Sheikh to convert the U.S. proposal into an implementable pause and hostage release.
• Hamas outlined conditions for a full cease-fire, including complete Israeli withdrawal, unrestricted aid, return of displaced residents, a fair prisoner swap and reconstruction overseen by a Palestinian technocratic body.
• Qatar’s spokesman said Israel should have observed a cease-fire if Netanyahu’s stated support for the U.S. plan is genuine, adding that results are expected in the coming days.
• The initial negotiating focus is the release of 48 remaining hostages in exchange for a truce and Palestinian prisoner releases, with Israeli sources claiming only 20 hostages are alive.
• Hamas says it accepted parts of the U.S. plan but has not agreed to disarm, and the White House has not detailed how a proposed technocratic administration for Gaza would be implemented.