Overview

• Trump says he is very close to an agreement after talks with Arab leaders and is advancing a 21-point framework that calls for a ceasefire, Hamas disarmament, full hostage release and an interim international authority for Gaza.
• The Forum of Families of Hostages urged Trump in an open letter to hold firm against any attempt to sabotage his proposal and accused Netanyahu of undermining past ceasefire opportunities.
• Netanyahu has rejected key elements, labeling Palestinian statehood “national suicide,” dismissing a role for a reformed Palestinian Authority and vowing to “finish the job” in Gaza.
• Arab and Muslim leaders have welcomed the outline, which contemplates Israeli withdrawal and international security units, but Netanyahu’s far-right partners have threatened to leave his coalition if he accepts such terms.
• Forty-seven of the 251 people abducted on Oct. 7 remain in Gaza, including 25 the IDF says are dead, and Trump and Netanyahu are scheduled to hold a joint news conference at 1:15 p.m. ET.