Overview

• The Kremlin confirmed President Vladimir Putin and Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani agreed by phone to postpone the October 15 Moscow summit.
• Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said the event is preliminarily expected in November, with timing dependent on Gaza developments and Arab partners’ recommendations.
• Israeli government ministers approved the US‑brokered ceasefire and hostage arrangement with Hamas, triggering implementation steps on the ground.
• Under the plan, Israel’s military has 24 hours to reposition to a set line in Gaza, followed by a 72‑hour window for Hamas to surrender living and dead hostages.
• President Trump said the roughly 20 remaining hostages are expected to be released early next week and that he hopes to attend a signing in Egypt and address the Knesset.