Overview

• President Donald Trump signed the US‑brokered 20‑point plan at a Sharm el‑Sheikh ceremony with Egypt, Qatar and Türkiye, formalizing a ceasefire framework and transition process for Gaza.
• Hamas transferred the remaining 20 living Israeli hostages to the Red Cross, and Israel began steps to free more than 1,900 prisoners and detainees under the deal’s first phase.
• The blueprint proposes a US‑chaired Board of Peace to oversee an interim Gaza authority, with Trump signaling uncertainty over Tony Blair’s inclusion as he seeks a choice acceptable to regional parties.
• Security arrangements envision an international force largely from Arab and Muslim countries operating inside Gaza, while Israel maintains an open‑ended military presence along the border.
• Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the UK stands ready to help monitor the truce and assist in decommissioning Hamas capabilities, as US officials offered mixed public assessments of Britain’s role, with envoy Steve Witkoff praising UK input and ambassador Mike Huckabee dismissing UK claims.