Overview
- Hamas said the U.S. draft will not stabilize Gaza and urged a resolution that curbs Israeli actions and safeguards Palestinian self‑determination.
- Palestinian factions warned any foreign contingent must answer only to the UN and coordinate with Palestinian institutions or be viewed as an occupying force.
- Russia circulated an alternative text that asks the UN secretary‑general to present options tied to President Trump’s plan while underscoring the two‑state framework.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz reiterated opposition to a Palestinian state and vowed full demilitarization of Gaza under Trump’s 20‑point plan.
- A Palestinian diplomat reported Israeli forces remain across more than half of Gaza and that aid deliveries are under 300 trucks daily versus the 600 envisioned in the ceasefire deal.