Overview

• President Donald Trump gave Hamas three to four days to accept a 20‑point proposal and warned of severe consequences if it refuses, with Israel signaling it would escalate to “finish the job.”
• The plan calls for an immediate cease-fire, the return of hostages within 72 hours, large prisoner exchanges, and full Hamas disarmament under a transitional administration overseen by a Trump-led ‘Peace Board’ that includes Tony Blair.
• Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly backed the framework but rejected a Palestinian state and said Israeli forces would remain in most of Gaza, drawing criticism from far-right allies.
• Hamas has begun internal consultations facilitated by Qatar and Egypt, has insisted on total Israeli withdrawal, and has long opposed disarmament, with mediators saying some points still require clarification.
• Hostilities continue with new Palestinian deaths reported and an overall toll exceeding 66,000, and Israel’s navy intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla as Spain set up a monitoring unit to track and support its nationals.