Overview

• Key states signed President Trump’s 20‑point framework in Egypt, linking a ceasefire and phased Israeli pullback to major hostage releases.
• Hamas freed the remaining 20 live Israeli hostages, while Israel began releasing more than 1,900 prisoners, including 250 serving life terms.
• Trump proposed chairing an international Board of Peace to oversee Gaza’s transition, with Tony Blair’s potential role left conditional on regional acceptance.
• The plan outlines a multinational stabilization force largely from Arab and Muslim countries for security inside Gaza, with Israel retaining a defensive presence along the border.
• UK involvement drew mixed signals as Keir Starmer offered ceasefire monitoring and disarmament expertise, envoy Steve Witkoff praised Britain’s input, and Ambassador Mike Huckabee publicly rebuked a UK minister, alongside a viral onstage moment involving Starmer.