Overview

• President Donald Trump said he is very confident as he hosts Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss a U.S.-backed postwar framework for Gaza.
• The circulated 21-point plan envisions an immediate halt to combat, a phased Israeli withdrawal, the return of all hostages within 48 hours of Israel’s public acceptance, and Hamas excluded and disarmed.
• Hamas says it has not received a formal offer through mediators, and its armed wing reported losing contact with two hostages during intensified Israeli operations in Gaza City.
• Netanyahu faces pushback from far‑right coalition partners over any Palestinian Authority role and over security arrangements, after he rejected a Palestinian state in his UN address.
• Washington says regional partners have signaled support, with reports naming Tony Blair in a drafting role, while the White House urges both sides to close a deal and hostage families press for swift action.