Overview

• At the White House, Trump and Netanyahu discussed a U.S. plan calling for an immediate cease-fire, release of all hostages within 48 hours, phased Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, and the disarming of Hamas.
• The draft envisions a temporary international authority to oversee Gaza’s governance, excludes Hamas from future administration, bars forced displacement, and includes assurances against further Israeli strikes on Qatar.
• Netanyahu has voiced skepticism after vowing to “finish the job” against Hamas, while far-right ministers set red lines, including demands that the Israeli military retain total freedom of action in Gaza.
• Hamas says it has not formally received the plan but is prepared to examine proposals via Egypt and Qatar, as talks remain fragile following Israel’s strike on Hamas figures in Doha.
• Hostage families urged Trump in an open letter to hold firm on the deal, as international pressure on Israel grows with recent recognitions of a Palestinian state by the UK, France, Canada and Australia.