Hebrew media reported today, Friday, that the Prime Minister of the occupying entity, Benjamin Netanyahu, will discuss today the second phase of the ceasefire agreement, which revolves around the issue of disarming Hamas and the Gaza Strip.

This development comes as the first phase of the agreement, which includes a ceasefire and the withdrawal of occupying forces, begins to be implemented.

According to Hebrew media, Netanyahu will start discussing today the details and mechanisms for implementing the second phase of the agreement.

The Israeli occupation army announced on Friday that the ceasefire agreement in Gaza came into effect at 12:00 local time.

The army added, "Since 12:00, the Israel Defense Forces have begun to position themselves along the updated deployment lines in preparation for the ceasefire agreement and the return of the hostages."

The army stated that the movement of Palestinians from southern Gaza to the north is allowed via the "Rashid" and "Salah al-Din" roads. The mentioned streets were crowded with Palestinians returning to their destroyed areas.

Hebrew media reported on Friday that Israel will allow Palestinians stranded outside the Gaza Strip to return through the Rafah crossing, after establishing a mechanism with the Egyptian side, for the first time since Tel Aviv took control of it in May 2024.

The Israeli army radio stated that Palestinians who left the strip will be allowed to return after establishing a mechanism with the Egyptian side, and "defining the criteria and scope of work and the entire process."

According to the radio, this was mentioned in the humanitarian annex of the ceasefire agreement under U.S. President Donald Trump's plan, which was reached between Israel and Hamas in Sharm El Sheikh.

Additionally, the army radio mentioned that under the agreement, Tel Aviv will allow Palestinians to leave the strip to Egypt via the Rafah crossing, using the same mechanism as the January 2025 agreement, "after Israeli approval, and under the supervision and inspection of a European Union mission."

It stated that "no restrictions will be imposed on leaving Gaza to Egypt."

In January 2025, Israel allowed patients, the injured, and their companions to leave the strip with UN and international coordination, while many were prevented from traveling on the grounds of "security reasons" despite their critical health conditions, during the ceasefire period that Israel violated on March 18.

In May 2024, Israel took control of the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing and burned and destroyed its buildings, preventing Palestinians from traveling, which particularly put the sick in a significant humanitarian crisis.

Under the agreement, it is scheduled that "600 trucks of aid will be delivered daily by the United Nations, accredited international organizations, and the private sector," according to the radio.

It continued: "The trucks will carry food supplies, medical equipment, shelter materials, fuel, and cooking gas."

It confirmed that the agreement stipulated that "the movement of trucks will be free from the south of the Gaza Strip to its north on two (main) roads: Salah al-Din (east) and al-Rashid (west)."

Early Friday, the Israeli government approved the ceasefire agreement for the Gaza Strip and the exchange of prisoners with Palestinian factions, which means that the ceasefire agreement will come into effect immediately.

The newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth reported that "the ceasefire in Gaza officially comes into effect after Israel's (government) approval of the prisoner deal."

The Israeli Broadcasting Authority also indicated that "the ceasefire agreement came into effect according to Trump's plan."

However, the Israeli army has continued since Friday morning to launch several attacks on areas in the Gaza Strip, after the ceasefire agreement came into effect, resulting in injuries.

Early Thursday, Trump announced that Israel and Hamas had reached an agreement on the first phase of the ceasefire and prisoner exchange plan, following four days of indirect negotiations between the two parties in Sharm El Sheikh, with the participation of Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar, and under U.S. supervision.

Tel Aviv estimates that there are 48 Israeli captives in Gaza, of whom 20 are alive, while more than 11,100 Palestinians are imprisoned in its jails, suffering from torture, starvation, and medical neglect, with many having died, according to Palestinian and Israeli human rights and media reports.

With U.S. support, Israel has been committing genocide in Gaza since October 8, 2023, resulting in 67,194 deaths and 169,890 injuries, most of whom are children and women, and famine has claimed the lives of 460 Palestinians, including 154 children.

The Israeli army estimates that it will complete its initial withdrawal to its new positions within the Gaza Strip by noon on Friday, according to the plan of U.S. President Donald Trump.

The Israeli army radio stated: "The army estimates that by noon, all forces will be positioned along the withdrawal lines stipulated in the agreement."

It clarified that "from the moment the Israeli army is positioned on the lines, the 72-hour deadline begins during which Hamas is required to return the captives."

The radio reported that "the return of the captives (Israeli prisoners held in Gaza) is expected by noon on Monday at the latest," and noted the possibility of their return before that time.

On Friday morning, the Israeli government approved a ceasefire agreement regarding Gaza and a prisoner exchange with Palestinian factions, meaning that the ceasefire agreement will take effect immediately.

On Thursday evening, the Israeli army began its gradual withdrawal from the city of Gaza to new lines within the strip, in accordance with the agreement, according to Hebrew media.

According to the Israeli Broadcasting Authority, government ministers voted in favor of concluding the agreement, except for 5, including National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.

On Thursday, Trump announced that Israel and Hamas had reached an agreement on the first phase of his plan for a ceasefire and prisoner exchange, following four days of indirect negotiations between the two sides in Sharm El Sheikh, with the participation of Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar, and under U.S. supervision.

Tel Aviv estimates that there are 48 Israeli captives in Gaza, of whom 20 are alive, while more than 11,100 Palestinians are imprisoned in its jails, suffering from torture, starvation, and medical neglect, with many having died, according to Palestinian and Israeli human rights and media reports.

With U.S. support, Israel has been committing genocide in Gaza since October 8, 2023, resulting in 67,194 deaths and 169,890 injuries, most of whom are children and women, and famine has claimed the lives of 460 Palestinians, including 154 children.

Israeli independent negotiator Gershon Baskin revealed that the agreement announced on Thursday between the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) and Israel regarding the end of the war in Gaza had been on the table in the same form for over a year.

The British Times newspaper quoted Baskin as saying that Hamas had agreed to the same terms in September 2024, during the final months of former U.S. President Joe Biden's administration, in what was then referred to as the "three-week agreement."

However, U.S. officials ignored the offer at the time, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu – wanted by the International Criminal Court – categorically rejected it, according to the newspaper's report.

Baskin – who is considered the architect of the negotiations that led to the release of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit in 2011 – wrote in an article revealing his role in those negotiations that he received a written and audio copy in both Arabic and English of the draft agreement.

He stated that the Israeli negotiators informed him at the time that "the Prime Minister (Netanyahu) does not agree to end the war."

He added that he managed to convey his plan to Biden's office, but did not get the chance to present it to the chief U.S. negotiator Brett McGurk, who "refused to deviate from the bad deal he was negotiating," according to him.

Baskin noted that members of the U.S. negotiating delegation "felt the same frustration as I did at their inability to convince Biden and his advisors" to seriously consider the offer.

The Times reported that Baskin met, at the end of 2024, with the head of the Shin Bet at the time, Ronen Bar, who asked him "not to use back channels because a ceasefire agreement would be reached within three weeks" – that is, when Trump took office – which made the negotiator realize that the war would only end when Trump decided it was time to do so.

Accordingly, the newspaper stated, Baskin opened an informal communication channel with Trump's envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, explaining that "it is not necessary to negotiate directly with the Israeli side, as Israel will adhere to any conditions imposed by Trump."

His efforts resulted in a ceasefire on January 19, allowing Trump to boast that he had brought peace to the Middle East one day before officially taking office, according to the Times report.

The newspaper revealed that the proposed agreement in 2024 included three phases starting with the release of 33 Israeli detainees in exchange for 1,900 Palestinian prisoners, a partial Israeli withdrawal from populated areas in Gaza, and the flow of humanitarian aid.

The phases concluded with the establishment of a permanent ceasefire, the release of more prisoners and detainees, the completion of Israel's withdrawal, and the beginning of reconstruction.

However, that agreement collapsed after Israel refused to move to the second phase.

After months of mutual accusations and the spread of famine in Gaza, the same agreement was reintroduced in September 2025.

According to the British newspaper, Baskin confirmed that Trump revived the agreement by pressuring Netanyahu to finalize it as part of a 20-point plan mediated in its latest negotiations by Qatar, Turkey, and Egypt.

With both sides signing the long-awaited agreement in Egypt, Baskin wrote: "Now we have to wait for its full implementation… and now we can start breathing again."

The European continent has witnessed positive qualitative transformations in recent months towards a degree of fairness for the Palestinian cause, as well as a denunciation of the genocidal massacres and ethnic cleansing perpetrated by the Israeli occupation state and its soldiers over the past two years without pause. More than a quarter of a million Palestinians from Gaza have fallen victim to these brutal crimes, including martyrs, injured, and missing, according to statistics from the local health ministry in Gaza.

The various political positions expressed by a significant European bloc in terms of numbers and impact have created unprecedented supportive atmospheres for Palestine, pushing the occupying state into degrees of retreat and even a degree of isolation that it did not anticipate over the past decades since its establishment and the Nakba of Palestine, during which strategic relationships and harmony with European Union countries prevailed.

Spain and Ireland stand out with their clear positions against the actions of the occupying state, representing a spearhead in the forefront of explicit stances aimed at stopping the aggression. Their deteriorating relations with the occupying state have reached the point of recalling ambassadors and taking punitive measures, preceded by the recognition of the State of Palestine and movements in all directions towards escalation.

One of the most prominent steps was the call by Irish President Michael Higgins to exclude Israel from the United Nations. Alongside this, Belgium and Slovenia have also recognized Palestine, followed by a wave of recognition last month (September) from several countries, led in a qualitative and historical manner by France and the United Kingdom.

In another direction, significant events occurred in the Netherlands, including the resignation of eight ministers from the Dutch government in July due to the government's stance on the Palestinian cause and support for the occupying state.

Prior to this, in May, the Netherlands changed its position by submitting a request to the European Union to reconsider the strategic partnership agreement and insisted on that, which created a real rift within the corridors of the European Union countries.

Many factors have contributed, to varying degrees, to the European countries leaning towards opposing the practices of the occupying state; these include political factors with local, continental, and international dimensions, as well as legal and humanitarian reasons.

The open media and the transmission of events and crimes committed in Gaza have made the massacres unprecedented in history in terms of their precise documentation and the speed of their details reaching the world (without embellishments), making them prominent in global media coverage.

The prolonged duration of the war has forced aggressive policies to assert themselves on all levels in Europe, whether political, popular, legal, or media-related, which has fueled popular demonstrations and reflected on politicians, influencing them and changing their positions.

During the two years of aggression against Gaza, the European continent witnessed massive, ongoing, and diverse demonstrations, in terms of participants from various religious, political, and ethnic backgrounds, as well as different age groups and professional specializations.

Statistics released a few days ago by the European Palestinian Media Center indicate that the number of demonstrations and events has exceeded 45,000, taking place in nearly 800 cities across 25 Western European countries throughout the past two years of ethnic cleansing aggression.

A quick review of images of the roaring crowds that filled the streets of major Western capitals, such as Berlin on the 27th of last month, shows that they exceeded one hundred thousand participants, as was the case in Rome on the 4th of this month, with an estimated quarter of a million demonstrators.

On the same day in Madrid, organizers estimated half a million participants, and the following day in the Dutch capital during the red line march (the third of its kind), the numbers exceeded a quarter of a million.

This can create interactive numbers for European politicians supporting the occupying state, pushing for real shifts in political positions in response to these pressures, which have had an impact on electoral voices.

These were present and noticeable in the ballots and indeed reflected in the election results, albeit to varying degrees, as seen in the UK with the victory of the Labour Party and in France with the rise of the left, especially the France Insoumise party.

Also in Northern Europe (Denmark and Sweden), with the presence of Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim minorities and leftist coalitions that produced noticeable results in both the European and local parliaments in both countries.

What enhances the political permeability of the clear public solidarity with Palestine and against the aggression on Gaza are the local electoral calculations in many countries, most notably France, which saw its government fall a few days ago.

President Macron surpassed the winning coalition in the elections with the highest votes in the July elections of last year, which was the left, specifically the France Insoumise party, to appoint a government close to the president in contradiction to that.

Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian olive pickers on Friday while they were working on their lands in the town of Beita, north of the occupied West Bank, injuring several of them due to the Israeli army firing tear gas canisters during its incursion into the area.

The Palestinian news agency reported that a number of settlers attacked a group of citizens while they were harvesting olives in the Qamas Mountain area in Beita, south of Nablus.

It added that occupation soldiers stormed the area and fired sound bombs and gas canisters at the citizens, resulting in several of them suffering from tear gas inhalation.

Attacks by settlers usually increase at this time of year, coinciding with the start of the olive harvest season, which is a key crop that many farmers depend on for their livelihoods.

Palestinians say that the Israeli army and settlers are intensifying their crimes in the West Bank by assaulting citizens, destroying their properties, and displacing them, in service of expanding settlement construction.

Alongside the genocide in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli army and settlers in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, have killed at least 1,050 Palestinians and injured about 10,300, in addition to arresting more than 20,000, including 400 children.

A new opinion poll conducted by a Hebrew newspaper shows that the Likud party, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has achieved clear political gains following the signing of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza.

The far-right parties have seen a sharp decline in popularity, led by the Jewish Power party headed by Itamar Ben Gvir, and the Religious Zionism party led by Bezalel Smotrich.

If elections were held today, Likud would secure 27 seats in the Knesset, while the Jewish Power party would only obtain 6 seats.

The Israeli occupation forces announced today, Friday, the death of one of their soldiers who succumbed to injuries from a sniper's bullet fired by Hamas in the city of Gaza yesterday afternoon, Thursday.

The occupation army clarified that the incident occurred just hours before the ceasefire agreement came into effect.

The statement revealed the identity of the fallen soldier, who is Sergeant First Class Mikhail Mordechai Nahmani, serving in the technology and maintenance corps within the 614th Combat Engineering Battalion.

The Hebrew Channel 12 reported on Friday morning that U.S. President Donald Trump will arrive in the occupying entity on the morning of next Monday, during which he will deliver a speech before the occupying Parliament (Knesset).

This visit, which comes at the invitation of the occupying Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, follows the reaching of an agreement to end the war in Gaza and represents a high-level diplomatic event.

According to Channel 12, President Trump is scheduled to arrive in the occupying entity on Monday morning.

Hebrew Channel 12 reported on Friday morning that the Israeli occupation army is continuing its gradual withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, and it is expected to complete its withdrawal from the city of Gaza entirely within the next 24 hours.

This rapid field movement comes in implementation of the terms of U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end the war.

According to Hebrew Channel 12, the occupation army forces are continuing their gradual withdrawal process and are currently heading towards the eastern areas of the Gaza Strip.

The Hebrew Broadcasting Authority ('Kan') reported this Friday morning that the steps to implement U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza include a key provision that calls for an immediate end to the war.

The authority clarified that the cessation of hostilities is directly linked to the approval of the occupying government's plan.

According to the information provided by the broadcasting authority, the steps to implement President Trump's plan include a clear mechanism to initiate a ceasefire.

Field sources reported this morning, Friday, that the occupation army's vehicles and tanks continue to fire intensively in various areas in the central and southern Gaza Strip.

The heavy gunfire from the Israeli tanks is concentrated in the western line area of Khan Younis city, in the southern Gaza Strip.

At the same time, the occupation's vehicles continue to fire in the area located northwest of the Nuseirat camp, in the central Gaza Strip.

The Palestinian resistance factions issued a joint statement on Thursday, congratulating the agreement reached to halt the aggression against the Gaza Strip, affirming that this achievement is a "natural result of our legendary people's steadfastness and brave resistance" over two years of genocide.

The factions praised the significant efforts made by the mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey, as well as the flexibility and high responsibility demonstrated by the Palestinian negotiating delegation, which culminated in an agreement that ends the suffering of the Palestinian people.

The statement emphasized that the agreement was the fruit of the sacrifices and steadfastness of the Palestinian people, in addition to the "smart and positive response to the American proposal" and the high flexibility presented by the negotiating delegation.

The factions expressed in their statement "the highest meanings of pride and honor to our heroic people in the Gaza Strip who have written with their patience an unparalleled epic of steadfastness in history," affirming that "the will of the Palestinian people cannot and will not be defeated."

The factions stressed that their priorities have remained consistent over two years of aggression, and that they have dealt with them responsibly to end the suffering of the Palestinian people.

These demands include: an immediate and comprehensive cessation of hostilities, lifting the siege on the Gaza Strip, unconditional and complete entry of aid, immediate commencement of reconstruction, and concluding a dignified prisoner exchange deal.

The factions concluded their statement by praying for the souls of the martyrs and wishing a speedy recovery for the wounded, expressing hope that God grants the Palestinian people a victory worthy of their sacrifices and steadfastness.

A group of settlers attacked citizen Mahmoud Abdul Rahman Raddad and his wife today, Thursday, while they were working on their land located between the towns of Zawiya and Rafat in the west of Salfit Governorate.

Local sources reported that the settlers, who came from the colonial pastoral outpost established in the area, expelled the citizen and his wife from their land and severely beat them, before stealing the olive harvest that he was collecting on a cart.

Colonists burned a residential tent today, Thursday, and destroyed fodder in the Masafer Yatta area south of Hebron.

Activist Osama Makhamra reported that a group of colonists threw a Molotov cocktail at the residential tent of citizen Ali Mohammed Al-Shawahin in Wadi Al-Jawaya, which led to its complete burning along with all its furniture, without any injuries to the Al-Shawahin family as they were not present in the residence at that time.

They also destroyed a quantity of fodder that was stored next to the residence. The residents of those areas suffer from ongoing attacks by colonists, which have recently seen a significant escalation and an increase in frequency.

Most of these attacks are now deliberately targeting the lives of citizens, as happened yesterday, Wednesday, when a colonist attempted twice to run over several children and citizens in the Shaab Al-Batam area and Khillat Al-Dhab in Masafer Yatta.

A woman and her two children were injured with bruises and wounds after being run over by a colonist last Monday while they were at the northern entrance of Yatta town.

Since dawn on Thursday, attention has turned to Israeli movements within the Gaza Strip following the announcement of the start of the first phase of military withdrawal, in a step described as the beginning of the implementation of the Sharm El-Sheikh agreement to stop the war and exchange prisoners.

According to the official Israeli broadcasting authority, three Israeli military units that were fighting in Gaza City and the refugee camps in the northern part of the strip began an organized withdrawal from their positions, preparing to reposition according to what is known as the 'yellow line' mentioned in the American peace plan announced by President Donald Trump.

The map attached to the initial withdrawal plan showed that the areas of Rafah, Beit Hanoun, and the Philadelphia Corridor would remain under Israeli control at this stage.

The 'yellow line,' which appeared on the map, illustrates the first phase of the American plan announced by Trump last week, under which the Israeli army is expected to withdraw from northern Gaza to the outskirts of Rafah, coinciding with the implementation of the prisoner and body exchange process.

According to the drawn path, the withdrawal begins from Beit Hanoun in the north, passing through Beit Lahiya, Gaza City, Al-Bureij, Deir al-Balah, Khan Younis, and Khuza'a, reaching Rafah in the southern part of the strip.

Thus, it will be a gradual longitudinal withdrawal extending from north to south, crossing the main population centers in Gaza.

An Israeli occupation army source told Reuters that the first phase of the partial withdrawal would be completed within 24 hours, adding that the army 'is preparing to move to adjusted deployment lines.'

Meanwhile, the Israeli army radio confirmed that the three units deployed inside Gaza City had stopped advancing, and that the ongoing operations 'aim only to remove threats and secure the withdrawal route.'

These movements come after Trump announced early Thursday that the Israeli occupation and Hamas had signed the first phase of the 20-point peace plan, which begins with the release of prisoners from both sides and a ceasefire.

While the Israeli government is expected to officially ratify the agreement within hours, the occupation's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that he would hold a government meeting on Thursday to ratify the announced agreement, which is expected to end the war in Gaza.

The Israeli army announced on Thursday that it has begun operational preparations to transition to "new deployment lines" within the Gaza Strip, in implementation of the agreement reached with the Hamas movement as part of U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end the war and exchange prisoners.

It stated in a statement: "Continuing the directives of the political level and based on the assessment of the situation, the Israeli army has begun operational preparations in anticipation of implementing the agreement, and in this context, field preparations and measures are being taken to transition to suitable new deployment lines in the near future."

It added: "The army continues its deployment in the field and its readiness for any potential operational development." Early Thursday, the Islamic Resistance Movement "Hamas" announced reaching an agreement to end the war on the Gaza Strip, Israel's withdrawal from it, the entry of aid into the area, and the exchange of prisoners.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced that he would hold a meeting later on Thursday to approve the ceasefire agreement and the exchange of prisoners in the Gaza Strip.

The Israeli occupation continues its war on the Gaza Strip for the 734th consecutive day, as airstrikes and artillery shelling on various areas of the strip continued this Thursday morning.

These developments come despite the announcement early this morning of reaching a ceasefire agreement in the Sharm El Sheikh negotiations, while Palestinians await the implementation of the agreement amid ongoing humanitarian suffering and severe famine.

Our correspondents reported that the occupation forces continued their military operations this morning despite news of the agreement, with the assaults including: gunfire from an "Apache" helicopter on the Shuja'iyya neighborhood, and artillery and aerial bombardment on the neighborhoods of Zaitoun, Tuffah, and Daraj, resulting in the martyrdom of two citizens.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas welcomed the agreement to halt the Israeli war in Gaza on Thursday, affirming that sovereignty over the territory belongs to the State of Palestine.

This came according to a statement reported by the official Palestinian news agency. Early Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Israel and the Islamic Resistance Movement "Hamas" had reached an agreement on the first phase of his plan for a ceasefire and prisoner exchange.

Abbas expressed hope that these efforts would be a precursor to reaching a permanent political solution, as President Trump announced, leading to the end of the Israeli occupation of the land of the State of Palestine and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the borders of June 4, 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

The current situation regarding the Gaza Strip is witnessing a cautious optimism following the announcement of an agreement on the first phase of the American plan for a ceasefire. However, there is a misunderstanding of the current situation.

This report reviews the reality of what has been achieved, clarifying the fundamental difference between "agreement on a truce" and "announcement of the end of the war." The current agreement, even if implemented, is merely a halt to military operations that are still ongoing at this moment, and does not in any way signify the end of the war.

It is essential to distinguish between two key phases to accurately understand the situation: the agreement phase (what has been reached) and the implementation phase (what has not yet happened). The implementation phase requires an official and clear announcement from all parties regarding the start date of the cessation of military operations.

After indirect negotiations in Sharm El Sheikh, it was announced that an agreement had been reached on the first phase of the American president's plan, which includes the following items: a ceasefire, prisoner exchange, humanitarian aid, and the return of displaced persons.

Despite the progress made, there are still substantial details that have not yet been clarified, making the road to ending the war long and complicated. The field situation remains unchanged until an official announcement is made regarding the timing of the start of implementation.

The ceasefire agreement between Hamas and the Israeli occupation, signed in Sharm El Sheikh under Egyptian, Qatari, and Turkish sponsorship, has sparked widespread international welcome, amid calls for the immediate implementation of its terms and the lifting of restrictions on humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.

The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the agreement, describing it as a "decisive diplomatic breakthrough after two years of devastating war," and called on all parties to fully adhere to its terms and ensure the unhindered flow of aid to civilians.

In the first European response, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed "deep relief at reaching the agreement," noting that "the intensive diplomatic efforts of the United States, Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey were crucial in achieving this breakthrough."

Starmer added that the implementation of the terms "without delay" and the lifting of humanitarian restrictions represent "a real test of the parties' seriousness in ending the war and paving the way for lasting peace."

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed the agreement, affirming his country's support for "any international effort that enhances regional stability and alleviates the suffering of the people of Gaza."

He stated in an official statement that Canada "encourages both parties to commit to the peace plan launched by U.S. President Donald Trump as a first step towards a comprehensive and lasting settlement."

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed hope that "the release of hostages and the enhancement of humanitarian aid for the people of Gaza will pave the way for genuine and sustainable peace in the Middle East."

He added that his country "supports all efforts that promote dialogue instead of confrontation, and restore hope to the peoples of the region."

In this context, Dutch Foreign Minister Kasper van Hoeven stated that the Gaza plan "represents an important step towards stability," emphasizing that "full implementation and maintaining calm are essential conditions for its success."

In the region, Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani welcomed the agreement, considering it "a real beginning towards lasting peace, after unprecedented humanitarian suffering in Gaza."

Egypt, for its part, confirmed its continued efforts to ensure the full implementation of the agreement's terms, while Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that "Hamas's positive response opens the door to a new phase that should be built on justice, not on force."

For its part, Amnesty International expressed "cautious hope" regarding the agreement, warning that any delay in implementation "could undermine international confidence in the peace process."

Meanwhile, the International Committee of the Red Cross announced its readiness to participate in prisoner exchange operations and expand humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip.

The agreement, which includes a comprehensive ceasefire, a gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces, and the release of prisoners from both sides, is seen as the first real test of the first phase of the peace plan announced by Trump, which aims to end the ongoing aggression against Gaza for two years.

On Thursday morning, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the agreement between the Israeli occupation and the Islamic Resistance Movement "Hamas" on the first phase of his plan to stop the war and exchange prisoners.

For its part, Hamas called on President Trump, the guarantor countries of the agreement, and various Arab, Islamic, and international parties to "oblige the occupation government to fully implement the terms of the agreement and not allow it to evade or procrastinate in applying what has been agreed upon."

Three Israeli military units began withdrawing from the city of Gaza on Thursday, in preparation for implementing U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end the war and exchange prisoners.

The official Israeli broadcasting authority stated: "Three army units that fought in the city of Gaza last night are evacuating their forces from the city and the refugee camps in its suburbs."

Early Thursday, Trump announced an agreement between Israel and the Islamic Resistance Movement "Hamas" on the first phase of his plan to stop the war and exchange prisoners.

The authority mentioned concerns about clashes with Palestinians who will attempt to return north today, so the forces are preparing to leave the city and its suburbs, and will move to the yellow line.

The yellow line is the first withdrawal line stipulated in Trump's plan.

The Israeli government is expected to approve the agreement on Thursday, in preparation for its implementation, including a gradual withdrawal from the Gaza Strip.

The Israeli army had previously announced, through statements in recent weeks, that three military units were operating in the city of Gaza and its surroundings.

With U.S. support, Israel has been committing genocide in Gaza since October 8, 2023, resulting in 67,183 deaths and 169,841 injuries, most of whom are children and women, and famine that claimed the lives of 460 Palestinians, including 154 children.

Israel has occupied Palestine and territories in Syria and Lebanon for decades, refusing to withdraw from them and to establish an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, based on the borders prior to the 1967 war.

The Israeli government is set to approve the Gaza agreement on Thursday, paving the way for a gradual withdrawal of the Israeli army from the territory and the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.

Early Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Israel and the Islamic Resistance Movement 'Hamas' had reached an agreement on the first phase of his plan for a ceasefire and prisoner exchange.

The Israeli Foreign Ministry stated via the American 'X' platform: 'According to the expected timeline, the political-security cabinet and the government are scheduled to meet at 15:00 today (Israel time).'

It clarified that the meeting will be dedicated to 'approving the release of Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the release of living hostages, as part of the first phase of the plan.'

Tel Aviv estimates that there are 48 Israeli captives in Gaza, of whom 20 are alive, while around 11,100 Palestinians are imprisoned in its jails, suffering from torture, starvation, and medical neglect, with many having died, according to Palestinian and Israeli human rights and media reports.

The ministry added: 'After about an hour (upon completing the cabinet meeting), the government will convene.'

It continued: 'At this stage, the government will not approve the remaining terms of the deal.'

It reported that 'after the government's approval, the Israeli army will begin its withdrawal to the line agreed upon with Hamas as part of the plan, with the withdrawal process to be completed within 24 hours.'

It further stated: 'As part of the withdrawal, the Israeli army will exit the city of Gaza, which it recently entered as part of the 'Gideon Vehicles 2' operation, while it will continue to control 53 percent of the territory of the sector.'

With American support, Israel has been committing genocide in Gaza since October 8, 2023, resulting in 67,183 deaths and 169,841 injuries, most of whom are children and women, and a famine that has claimed the lives of 460 Palestinians, including 154 children.

Israel has occupied Palestine and territories in Syria and Lebanon for decades, refusing to withdraw and allow for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, with East Jerusalem as its capital, along the borders prior to the 1967 war.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that "Israel" and the Palestinian Islamic resistance movement "Hamas" agreed during indirect negotiations held in Egypt to implement the first phase of his peace plan for the Gaza Strip.

For its part, Qatar, which, along with Egypt, the United States, and Turkey, contributed to mediating between Israel and Hamas, announced that both parties agreed "on all terms and mechanisms for implementing the first phase of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, leading to the cessation of war, the release of Israeli detainees and Palestinian prisoners, and the entry of aid."

In a post on his social media platform "Truth Social," Trump wrote that the agreement between Israel and Hamas "means that all hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw its forces to the agreed line, which are the first steps towards a strong, lasting, and eternal peace."

What does the agreement entail? According to a Hamas leader, the movement will release 20 living hostages in one batch in exchange for Israel releasing more than 2,000 Palestinian detainees, including 250 serving life sentences and 1,700 who were arrested since the war began two years ago.

For his part, a Palestinian source familiar with the negotiations announced that this exchange process should take place within 72 hours of the agreement's implementation, noting that "the agreement was made with the approval of the Palestinian factions."

The source added that the agreement, which will be officially signed in Egypt on Thursday, also stipulates the entry of at least 400 aid trucks daily into the Gaza Strip "during the first five days after the ceasefire."

The source clarified that this aid "will be increased in the coming days."

Additionally, "the agreement stipulates the return of displaced persons from the southern Gaza Strip to the city of Gaza and northern Gaza as soon as its implementation begins," according to the same source.

Hamas called in a statement for Trump to compel Israel to "fully implement the terms of the agreement and not allow it to evade or procrastinate in applying what has been agreed upon."

What are the next steps? According to Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Majid Al-Ansari, both sides "agreed on all terms and mechanisms for implementing the first phase of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, leading to the cessation of war, the release of Israeli detainees and Palestinian prisoners, and the entry of aid, with details to be announced later."

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he would head a government meeting on Thursday to approve the agreement.

A Hamas leader stated that negotiations regarding the implementation of the second phase of Trump's plan will begin "immediately" after the first phase is implemented.

Trump said he believes that all hostages, including the deceased, "will return on Monday."

An Israeli military source stated that the army will complete the first phase of the partial withdrawal within the first 24 hours.

Trump's plan, consisting of 20 points, calls for a ceasefire, the release of all hostages held in Gaza, the disarmament of Hamas, and a gradual withdrawal of Israel from the territory.

The Israeli occupation army radio reported this Thursday morning that the combat units of the army operating in the Gaza Strip have received orders to prepare for a large-scale redeployment in the coming days.

According to the radio, these preparations include two main scenarios that may be implemented soon: a complete withdrawal, preparing for a total and complete withdrawal of combat forces from within the Gaza Strip, and repositioning, preparing to withdraw from current confrontation areas and repositioning in new rear lines and defensive areas.

The radio confirmed that the combat units have already received orders to prepare for their redeployment, indicating an anticipated change in the form of the Israeli military presence in the sector.

The British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, welcomed what he described as the "agreement between Hamas and the Israeli occupation on the first phase of the peace plan," calling for its immediate and complete implementation, linking its execution to the urgent need to end all restrictions on the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip.

In statements reported by the British newspaper "The Telegraph" this Thursday morning, Starmer emphasized that the next and crucial step is implementation. He said: "This agreement must now be fully implemented without delay," asserting that his welcome of the agreement is contingent upon its actual application on the ground.

The British Prime Minister highlighted the utmost priority of the humanitarian issue, directly linking the implementation of the agreement to the necessity of ending the suffering of civilians in Gaza. He added: "The implementation of the agreement must be accompanied by the immediate lifting of all restrictions on aid to Gaza," in a clear reference to the need to open crossings and significantly increase the volume of aid.

Starmer concluded his remarks with a comprehensive call, stating: "We urge all parties to fulfill the commitments they made and to end the war." The British position comes to reinforce the increasing international diplomatic pressure, especially on the occupying government, to move forward with the agreement reached through Qatari and Egyptian mediation and with American support.

Hours after announcing a historic agreement, the White House published early Thursday the full text of President Donald Trump's comprehensive plan to end the war in the Gaza Strip. The plan, consisting of 20 points, reveals a vision that goes beyond a ceasefire to include the complete disarmament of Hamas, the formation of a transitional authority under the supervision of an "International Peace Council" chaired personally by Trump, leading to a conditional pathway towards the establishment of a Palestinian state.

According to the plan, the first phase begins immediately after the approval of both parties and includes critical provisions currently being implemented: an immediate cessation of hostilities and the withdrawal of Israeli occupation forces to an "agreed line." Within 72 hours of Israel's acceptance of the agreement, all hostages will be released, whether alive or dead.

In exchange, the occupation will release 250 prisoners sentenced to life imprisonment, in addition to 1,700 residents of Gaza who were detained after October 7, 2023. Immediate entry of full aid and the rehabilitation of infrastructure, hospitals, and bakeries.

The plan outlines a clear vision for the end of Hamas's military and political role in the Gaza Strip, stipulating: a general amnesty for Hamas members who commit to peaceful coexistence and surrender their weapons. Safe passage to other countries for those members of the movement who wish to leave Gaza.

Destruction of all military infrastructure, including tunnels, and the launch of a complete disarmament process under the supervision of international monitors. A commitment from Hamas and other factions not to play any role in governing Gaza, either directly or indirectly.

The plan presents a completely new administrative structure for the post-war phase, consisting of: a Palestinian technocratic committee: responsible for managing daily services in Gaza, composed of qualified Palestinians and international experts; a Peace Council: a new international transitional body overseeing the committee's work and financing reconstruction, chaired by President Donald Trump, and including other world leaders such as former British Prime Minister Tony Blair.

The plan calls for the formation of a temporary "International Stability Force" to be deployed immediately in Gaza, tasked with training and supporting a new Palestinian police force and securing the borders in cooperation with Egypt and the occupation. The withdrawal of the occupation will not be entirely immediate, as the Israeli occupation army will gradually hand over the territories it occupies to the international force, but will maintain a presence in a "security belt" until it is ensured that there is no renewed terrorist threat from the sector.

In the end, the plan confirms that Israel will not occupy or annex Gaza.