Overview
- U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff said the plan moves from a ceasefire to disarmament, technocratic rule and reconstruction under the president’s 20‑point framework.
- Egypt announced a 15‑member Palestinian committee to administer Gaza, with mediators and reports indicating Ali Shaath is slated to lead under a Trump‑chaired Peace Council.
- The Palestinian Presidency endorsed forming the new administration and emphasized integrating West Bank and Gaza institutions under Palestinian Authority legitimacy.
- Washington warned Hamas to return the final deceased hostage immediately, identified in reports as Ran Gvili, cautioning of grave consequences for noncompliance.
- Implementation faces friction as Israel links further progress to the body’s return and tangible disarmament, while reporting notes continued Israeli operations and civilian casualties during the truce period.