Progress emerges in Gaza conflict as Israel signals readiness for first-phase troop withdrawal, US President Donald Trump revealed on social media. Hamas confirmation could trigger immediate ceasefire, he stated.
Trump shared details on Truth Social, highlighting White House map released Monday. Map outlines boundaries for Israeli forces retreat. “Hamas must act fast or deal collapses,” Trump warned, urging swift steps.
“After negotiations, Israel has agreed to the initial withdrawal line, which we have shown to, and shared with, Hamas. When Hamas confirms, the Ceasefire will be IMMEDIATELY effective, the Hostages and Prisoner Exchange will begin, and we will create the conditions for the next phase of withdrawal, which will bring us close to the end of this 3,000 YEAR CATASTROPHE,” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post Saturday.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu echoed optimism, predicting quick release of hostages held in Gaza. He insisted Hamas faces no alternative but accept Trump’s 20-point proposal under diplomatic and military pressure. “Hamas rule ends soon,” Netanyahu declared, vowing to disarm group.
The announcement comes hours after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a statement Saturday morning noting Israel was “on the verge of a very great achievement.”
“It is not yet final; we are working on it diligently, and I hope, with God’s help, that in the coming days, during the Sukkot holiday, I will be able to inform you about the return of all our hostages, both living and deceased, in one phase, while the IDF remains deep within the Strip and in the controlling areas within it,” Netanyahu said.
Hamas partially accepted proposal terms, paving way for fresh advancements in halting Israeli aggression. Yet violence persists. Israeli strikes killed 61 Palestinians in single day with 93 airstrikes targeting civilian areas and refugee camps.
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