Overview

• The White House released a 20-point framework that would end fighting upon mutual acceptance, require all hostages to be returned within 72 hours of Israel’s public assent, and expand humanitarian aid and reconstruction across Gaza.
• The plan ties phased Israeli withdrawal to verified disarmament, offers pardons and safe passage for Hamas members who disarm, and commits Israel to release 250 prisoners serving life terms plus 1,700 Gaza detainees held since October 7.
• Governance would pass to a temporary technocratic Palestinian committee overseen by a new international "Council of Peace" chaired by President Trump and including figures such as Tony Blair, alongside an international stabilization force to train vetted local police.
• Netanyahu voiced support while insisting Israel retain primary security responsibility, linking any pullout to the extent of Hamas disarmament and warning Israel will continue the war if Hamas rejects or undermines the deal.
• Qatar and Egypt briefed Hamas on the plan and the group said it will study it, as Israeli opposition leaders Benny Gantz and Yair Lapid endorsed the proposal and hostage families urged pressure for Hamas to accept, with core gaps on disarmament terms and the Palestinian Authority’s role still unresolved.