Overview
- The Security Council is expected to vote Monday on a U.S. draft endorsing President Trump’s Gaza framework, including a multinational stabilization force, disarmament of Hamas, and a transitional governing arrangement.
- Israeli voices say the army is preparing to resume operations to strip Hamas of its weapons if the U.S.-backed initiative fails, with officials stressing that a renewed campaign remains an option.
- Washington is pressing Israel to resolve the fate of roughly 200 Hamas fighters trapped in Rafah’s tunnels, with options such as relocation to a third country discussed but no agreement reached, and Netanyahu’s office denying any pledge to release them.
- Residents and local accounts report Hamas tightening administrative and economic control in Gaza during the ceasefire, reinforcing U.S. assertions that the group cannot be allowed to govern the enclave under the proposed plan.
- Egypt’s foreign minister reiterated Cairo’s rejection of any partition of Gaza or forced displacement of Palestinians, as separate reports alleged around $500 million in donations raised for Gaza were diverted by Brotherhood-linked networks.