Overview

• President Trump said Israel has agreed in principle to the conditions of a 60-day Gaza ceasefire designed to facilitate the release of hostages.
• He pledged to press Netanyahu at the July 7 White House meeting to finalize the truce and ensure the remaining captives’ return.
• Hamas has offered to free its remaining hostages under any ceasefire but insists on retaining its arms, blocking demands for disarmament.
• Israeli forces have expanded evacuation orders around Gaza City neighborhoods and intensified air and artillery strikes, worsening civilian suffering.
• The White House is working with Qatari and Egyptian mediation teams to deliver a final proposal aimed at averting further humanitarian collapse.