Overview

• Trump told reporters he expects a resolution in two to three weeks and cited a “very serious diplomatic push.”
• Breaking with Israel’s assessment, he suggested fewer than 20 hostages are alive; Israeli officials say 20 are alive out of 50 remaining, with 30 confirmed dead.
• An Israeli strike on Nasser Hospital killed about 20 people, including several journalists, prompting an IDF inquiry and a statement of regret from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
• A 60‑day truce plan brokered by the US, Egypt, and Qatar that Hamas accepted remains unresolved as Israel has not formally agreed and continues preparations for operations in Gaza City.
• A UN‑backed body has declared famine in parts of Gaza, and humanitarian efforts, including the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, face mounting scrutiny.