US President Donald Trump has announced what he describes as a historic breakthrough in the Gaza conflict, saying an agreement has been reached on the complete disarmament of Hamas and a phased withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza. The Gaza Board of Peace says an "actionable plan" is now in place and has shifted its focus to implementation. The roadmap aims to facilitate Hamas's disarmament, support an Israeli military withdrawal, and establish a transitional administration led by the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), backed by an International Stabilization Force (ISF). While Hamas officials have acknowledged discussions on weapons and withdrawal, Israel has not yet officially responded to the proposal.

A political storm has erupted ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's expected visit to New York for the United Nations, with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani publicly declaring that Netanyahu is "not welcome" in the city and urging the United States to enforce the ICC arrest warrant. Mamdani described Netanyahu as a "war criminal", accusing him of responsibility for the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and calling on US to uphold international legal obligations. He also said that "no war criminal is welcome in New York City," extending his remarks beyond Netanyahu to all individuals facing similar allegations. President Trump has publicly rejected the possibility of any action against Netanyahu while on American soil, reiterating his support for the Israeli Prime Minister and signalling that the US would not facilitate an arrest. WATCH