Overview
- Trump plans to press Netanyahu on Sept. 29 to back a U.S. 21-point package linking a ceasefire, hostage releases, and post-war governance.
- Reporting describes the plan as including a permanent ceasefire, phased Israeli withdrawal, removal of Hamas from governance, and international oversight with Arab and Islamic participation.
- Netanyahu says the proposal is not a final decision and labels Palestinian Authority involvement a red line, with Israel seeking tougher disarmament terms for Hamas.
- Hamas says it has not received the new ceasefire proposal, while stating it is prepared to consider any offer conveyed by mediators.
- The Israeli military reports ground deployments toward Gaza City and strikes on about 140 targets in a day, as Gaza health authorities put the death toll above 66,000.