French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday (September 08) warned that Israeli settlement activity in the occupied West Bank was hurting hopes for a two-state solution.&nbsp;In a joint statement, the three leaders criticised the expansion of settlements and the growing violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians.&nbsp;"Systematic settlement expansion in the West Bank, including the Government of Israel's latest decision to progress the E1 settlement, as well as the dramatic increase in settler violence, pose a direct and urgent threat to that vision for peace," the leaders said in a joint statement.&nbsp;The statement came after Israel ordered the closure of Britain's consulate in Jerusalem. Israel took the step in response to Western sanctions led by Britain over violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.&nbsp;Israel also said it would remove British representatives from a centre overseeing the US-brokered ceasefire plan in Gaza. It further decided to block British training for Palestinian Authority forces and prevent 12 Britons, mainly members of parliament, from entering the country.&nbsp;The measures followed a decision by 12 countries, including Britain, Canada and France, to impose trade sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank. The countries announced the move after a sharp rise in attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the occupied territory.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uae-warned-netanyahu-of-hamas-operation-days-before-october-7-attack-report-1788876455659">UAE warned Netanyahu of Hamas operation days before October 7 attack: Report</a>&nbsp;<h3>Israel hits back at Britain</h3>Israel strongly rejected the allegations made by Britain against Israeli settlers. Foreign Minister Gideon Saar also criticised British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband after he accused Israeli settlers of "ethnic cleansing" in the West Bank.&nbsp;"The accusations made today by the foreign secretary in the British Parliament were outrageous lies," Saar said.&nbsp;He described Britain's decision as interference in Israel's internal affairs and its electoral process ahead of the October 27 elections. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is campaigning on support for settlements in the West Bank.&nbsp;Saar said Israel would shut Britain's consulate in east Jerusalem, an area that Israel captured during the 1967 Six-Day War. Israel later annexed east Jerusalem and regards the city as its undivided capital."United Jerusalem is the capital of Israel and is under its full sovereignty," Saar said.&nbsp;“Any foreign activity in the area must be conducted through accepted and agreed channels and without violating Israel's sovereignty.”&nbsp;Israel exercises control over east Jerusalem, but most countries, including Britain, do not recognise Israeli sovereignty over the entire city.&nbsp;The United States is an exception. Under President Donald Trump, Washington moved its embassy to Jerusalem.&nbsp;Britain and most other countries that recognise Israel continue to maintain their embassies in Tel Aviv.

Israel has ordered the closure of Britain’s consulate in Jerusalem and imposed restrictions on British representatives after London backed sanctions against Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.

French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday (September 08) warned that Israeli settlement activity in the occupied West Bank was hurting hopes for a two-state solution. In a joint statement, the three leaders criticised the expansion of settlements and the growing violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians. "Systematic settlement expansion in the West Bank, including the Government of Israel's latest decision to progress the E1 settlement, as well as the dramatic increase in settler violence, pose a direct and urgent threat to that vision for peace," the leaders said in a joint statement. The statement came after Israel ordered the closure of Britain's consulate in Jerusalem. Israel took the step in response to Western sanctions led by Britain over violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. Israel also said it would remove British representatives from a centre overseeing the US-brokered ceasefire plan in Gaza. It further decided to block British training for Palestinian Authority forces and prevent 12 Britons, mainly members of parliament, from entering the country. The measures followed a decision by 12 countries, including Britain, Canada and France, to impose trade sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank. The countries announced the move after a sharp rise in attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the occupied territory. Also Read: UAE warned Netanyahu of Hamas operation days before October 7 attack: Report Israel hits back at Britain Israel strongly rejected the allegations made by Britain against Israeli settlers. Foreign Minister Gideon Saar also criticised British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband after he accused Israeli settlers of "ethnic cleansing" in the West Bank. "The accusations made today by the foreign secretary in the British Parliament were outrageous lies," Saar said. He described Britain's decision as interference in Israel's internal affairs and its electoral process ahead of the October 27 elections. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is campaigning on support for settlements in the West Bank. Saar said Israel would shut Britain's consulate in east Jerusalem, an area that Israel captured during the 1967 Six-Day War. Israel later annexed east Jerusalem and regards the city as its undivided capital. "United Jerusalem is the capital of Israel and is under its full sovereignty," Saar said. “Any foreign activity in the area must be conducted through accepted and agreed channels and without violating Israel's sovereignty.” Israel exercises control over east Jerusalem, but most countries, including Britain, do not recognise Israeli sovereignty over the entire city. The United States is an exception. Under President Donald Trump, Washington moved its embassy to Jerusalem. Britain and most other countries that recognise Israel continue to maintain their embassies in Tel Aviv.

Israel has ordered the closure of Britain’s consulate in Jerusalem and imposed restrictions on British representatives after London backed sanctions against Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.

France, UK, Canada say Israeli settlements undermine two state solution; Israel shuts UK consulate over sanctions

The Gaza ceasefire is facing renewed pressure after an Israeli air strike killed nine Palestinians and wounded 14 others at a police station in Gaza.

Israeli forces said the strike targeted Hamas militants operating from the civilian police station. In a separate strike in the Nuseirat refugee camp, another Palestinian was killed, taking the reported death toll from Wednesday’s strikes to at least 10.

The Israeli military said four senior commanders from Hamas’ military wing were killed and alleged that they were involved in planning and directing attacks against Israeli forces.

Hamas has accused Israel of undermining the ceasefire, warning mediators that continued targeted strikes could affect its position on the Gaza peace plan. Hamas is also demanding a full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza.

Meanwhile, the Israeli military has acknowledged for the first time that its troops fired on the vehicle carrying five-year-old Hind Rajab and her family in Gaza in January 2024. Israel has ordered a criminal investigation into the incident.

Gaza War: Israeli Air Strikes Kill 10 As Hamas Accuses Israel Of Ceasefire Violations

US President Donald Trump's envoy Jared Kushner said Monday (Aug 17) that efforts to disarm Hamas and move ahead with a Gaza peace plan could start showing progress within a month. His statement follows talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Speaking to Fox News in Tel Aviv, Kushner said the first steps could involve removing weapons from Hamas and dealing with the extensive tunnel network in Gaza. "We could be seeing progress... in as little as 30 days," Kushner said, adding that he hoped weapons could begin to be removed and tunnels filled in during that period.The comments came after Kushner and Netanyahu agreed on a mechanism for overseeing Hamas's disarmament. According to an Israeli official, an American general would supervise the initial handover and decommissioning of weapons.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/oil-prices-jump-as-trump-rules-out-extending-iran-ceasefire-what-comes-next-1787012394772">Oil prices jump as Trump rules out extending Iran ceasefire. What comes next?</a><h2>US general to oversee Hamas disarmament</h2>The agreement comes as the Trump administration tries to bridge differences between Israel and Hamas over the next phase of its Gaza plan.An Israeli official said the two sides had agreed that there would be no Israeli redeployment or reconstruction in Gaza until Hamas is fully disarmed.The first stage of demilitarisation would require Hamas to surrender its weapons for decommissioning under the supervision of an American general.The roadmap accepted by Hamas on July 30 proposed that the International Stabilization Force oversee the weapons decommissioning. The emerging arrangement would put an American general at the centre of that process.Kushner met Netanyahu in Jerusalem a day after holding direct talks with Hamas representatives in Egypt. Hamas has said it remains committed to the US-backed Gaza plan and wants Washington to put pressure on Netanyahu to move forward.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-s-last-election-had-trump-invokes-india-while-pushing-us-voter-id-bill-1787014115814">'India’s last Election had...': Trump invokes India while pushing US voter ID bill</a><h2>Netanyahu under pressure</h2>The discussions come at a politically sensitive moment for Netanyahu, who faces elections on October 27 and has publicly pushed back against parts of the US plan.Trump's administration is seeking to reassure Israel that any disarmament process will not compromise its security. An official involved in implementing the plan told AFP that every weapon collected would be fully decommissioned and that Israel would retain its right to defend itself if Hamas attempted to rearm or launch attacks.The talks also come against a backdrop of continuing violence and hardline rhetoric inside Israel.Far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir recently called for the killing of dozens of people in Gaza every night, drawing widespread attention. &nbsp;

A key question hanging over Trump's Gaza plan now has a possible timeline. Jared Kushner says the next phase, including efforts to remove Hamas weapons and deal with its tunnel network, could begin showing progress within 30 days. All you need to know.

US President Donald Trump's envoy Jared Kushner said Monday (Aug 17) that efforts to disarm Hamas and move ahead with a Gaza peace plan could start showing progress within a month. His statement follows talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Speaking to Fox News in Tel Aviv, Kushner said the first steps could involve removing weapons from Hamas and dealing with the extensive tunnel network in Gaza. "We could be seeing progress... in as little as 30 days," Kushner said, adding that he hoped weapons could begin to be removed and tunnels filled in during that period. The comments came after Kushner and Netanyahu agreed on a mechanism for overseeing Hamas's disarmament. According to an Israeli official, an American general would supervise the initial handover and decommissioning of weapons. Also read | Oil prices jump as Trump rules out extending Iran ceasefire. What comes next? US general to oversee Hamas disarmament The agreement comes as the Trump administration tries to bridge differences between Israel and Hamas over the next phase of its Gaza plan. An Israeli official said the two sides had agreed that there would be no Israeli redeployment or reconstruction in Gaza until Hamas is fully disarmed. The first stage of demilitarisation would require Hamas to surrender its weapons for decommissioning under the supervision of an American general. The roadmap accepted by Hamas on July 30 proposed that the International Stabilization Force oversee the weapons decommissioning. The emerging arrangement would put an American general at the centre of that process. Kushner met Netanyahu in Jerusalem a day after holding direct talks with Hamas representatives in Egypt. Hamas has said it remains committed to the US-backed Gaza plan and wants Washington to put pressure on Netanyahu to move forward. Also read | 'India’s last Election had...': Trump invokes India while pushing US voter ID bill Netanyahu under pressure The discussions come at a politically sensitive moment for Netanyahu, who faces elections on October 27 and has publicly pushed back against parts of the US plan. Trump's administration is seeking to reassure Israel that any disarmament process will not compromise its security. An official involved in implementing the plan told AFP that every weapon collected would be fully decommissioned and that Israel would retain its right to defend itself if Hamas attempted to rearm or launch attacks. The talks also come against a backdrop of continuing violence and hardline rhetoric inside Israel. Far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir recently called for the killing of dozens of people in Gaza every night, drawing widespread attention.

A key question hanging over Trump's Gaza plan now has a possible timeline. Jared Kushner says the next phase, including efforts to remove Hamas weapons and deal with its tunnel network, could begin showing progress within 30 days. All you need to know.

'Within 30 days': Trump top envoy Jared Kushner gives timeline for Hamas disarmament in Gaza

Israel’s far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has made another shocking statement calling for genocide of Palestinians. In a podcast, he said that Israeli forces should “kill 30 or 40 people in Gaza every night" and go beyond “those who pose a danger at that particular moment.” He advocated for building Jewish settlements throughout the entirety of the Gaza Strip and called for the permanent, engineered mass emigration of the Palestinian population out of Gaza to other countries, while stating that "terrorists" should not be allowed to emigrate but rather be killed “one by one.” Ben-Gvir made the comments in a podcast by Rom Braslavski – a former Israeli captive held in Gaza.<blockquote>“There are people there who are not worthy of life. They shouldn’t live. They’re not even people,” Ben-Gvir added while calling for the targeted killings of Palestinians in Gaza. He renewed his long-standing push for Israeli re-occupation, saying, "I see all of Gaza as ours."</blockquote>

Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/they-can-t-catch-us-off-guard-iran-s-irgc-warns-us-israel-of-strategic-surprises-what-s-coming-1786940902003">‘They can’t catch us off-guard’: Iran’s IRGC warns US, Israel of ‘strategic surprises’. What’s coming?</a><h2>Long list of extreme statements by Ben Gvir</h2>The remarks are the latest in a long record of extreme statements from Ben-Gvir, who sits in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition government and controls Israel’s police and prison services. In July 2026, he attended settler march and said: "There will be Jewish settlements in all of Gaza. And encouraging migration, and we will send them as needed to their countries. And we are returning home. Gaza is ours." In Aug 2025, during visit to Al Aqsa compound, Ben-Gvir called for the full military occupation and annexation of Gaza. He advocated for extending Israeli sovereignty over the territory while promoting the explicit expulsion of its Palestinian population. Previously in 2023, he had said, Ben-Gvir used sweeping language regarding who should be targeted in military actions. He stated, “When we say that Hamas should be destroyed, it also means those who celebrate, those who support, and those who hand out candy — they’re all terrorists, and they should also be destroyed.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/colombia-recognises-israel-s-claim-over-golan-heights-goes-against-decades-of-global-consensus-1786423878976">Colombia recognises Israel's claim over Golan Heights, goes against decades of global consensus</a><h2>Reaction on the comments</h2>Iran has condemned remarks by Ben-Gvir. Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said that such statements must be documented and preserved for future accountability and prosecution. “This Zionist criminal simultaneously speaks of expelling Palestinians and settlement construction throughout Gaza. These confessions must be recorded and preserved for the day of reckoning and trial of these criminals.”&nbsp;Reacting to the comments, a prominent Emirati businessman who championed normalisation with Israel has questioned whether regional peace can be achieved while Israeli ministers openly demand the mass killing of Palestinians. Khalaf Ahmad al-Habtoor, one of the UAE’s most prominent billionaires and a former member of the Federal National Council, accused Ben Gvir of a “dangerous moral decline. In a post on X, he said, "An Israeli government minister steps out before the world, openly and without shame, calling for the killing of 30 or 40 people in Gaza every night, and speaking of people as if they are ‘not deserving of life’! What mind can accept this rhetoric?”

Israel’s far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has called for Israeli forces to kill 30-40 people in Gaza every night and advocated Jewish settlements and Palestinian displacement. Iran condemned the remarks

Israel’s far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has made another shocking statement calling for genocide of Palestinians. In a podcast, he said that Israeli forces should “kill 30 or 40 people in Gaza every night" and go beyond “those who pose a danger at that particular moment.” He advocated for building Jewish settlements throughout the entirety of the Gaza Strip and called for the permanent, engineered mass emigration of the Palestinian population out of Gaza to other countries, while stating that "terrorists" should not be allowed to emigrate but rather be killed “one by one.” Ben-Gvir made the comments in a podcast by Rom Braslavski – a former Israeli captive held in Gaza. “There are people there who are not worthy of life. They shouldn’t live. They’re not even people,” Ben-Gvir added while calling for the targeted killings of Palestinians in Gaza. He renewed his long-standing push for Israeli re-occupation, saying, "I see all of Gaza as ours."

Israel’s far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has called for Israeli forces to kill 30-40 people in Gaza every night and advocated Jewish settlements and Palestinian displacement. Iran condemned the remarks

Israeli minister Ben-Gvir calls for 'killing 30-40 people in Gaza every night'; Iran reacts

A Hamas delegation held talks with the Egyptian Intelligence Chief in Cairo on Sunday, in an attempt to address Israeli violations and ensure implementation of an agreed roadmap in Gaza. The delegation is being led by Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya, and the meeting was held in the Egyptian city of El-Alamein. This comes just ahead of US President Donald Trump’s envoy and son-in-law Jared Kushner talking with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi about the implementation of the Gaza ceasefire.The Hamas official says talks will cover “the latest developments in the negotiations and the efforts being made to compel Israel to abide by the agreement, which includes the 15-point roadmap, and to begin its implementation.”“The delegation will brief Egyptian officials on Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement, and Hayya will emphasise the movement’s commitment and readiness to implement the agreement as soon as Israel announces its commitment to it.”The meeting between the US President's envoy and son-in-law Jared Kushner in the Mediterranean city of El-Alamein “emphasised the need for all parties to fulfil their obligations under the Gaza Strip ceasefire agreement” reached in October 2025, says spokesperson Mohamed El-Shennawy in a statement.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/kfc-mangaluru-raid-spoiled-chicken-expired-oil-1786879521760">KFC Mangaluru outlet sealed after complaint of spoiled and foul-smelling chicken</a>According to AFP, a meeting is also being arranged between the Hamas negotiating delegation, the Board of Peace’s high representative for Gaza, Nickolay Mladenov, and US officials. This is likely to be held later in the week to discuss hurdles related to the agreement.&nbsp;"Mediators informed Hamas that US envoy Jared Kushner will hold a meeting with the Hamas leadership, in the presence of Egyptian and Qatari officials, before Kushner travels to Israel to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu," said one of the Hamas sources, requesting anonymity to discuss the sensitive diplomacy.Under the proposed US President Donald Trump's 15-point peace roadmap, Hamas previously indicated a readiness to hand over its weapons to a nascent technical committee tasked with governing Gaza. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected the framework, insisting that Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed. Conversely, Hamas negotiators have also stated they will not take steps toward disarmament before a complete Israeli military withdrawal.

Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya is meeting Egyptian intelligence officials as US envoy Jared Kushner holds talks with President el-Sissi on the Gaza ceasefire.

A Hamas delegation held talks with the Egyptian Intelligence Chief in Cairo on Sunday, in an attempt to address Israeli violations and ensure implementation of an agreed roadmap in Gaza. The delegation is being led by Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya, and the meeting was held in the Egyptian city of El-Alamein. This comes just ahead of US President Donald Trump’s envoy and son-in-law Jared Kushner talking with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi about the implementation of the Gaza ceasefire. The Hamas official says talks will cover “the latest developments in the negotiations and the efforts being made to compel Israel to abide by the agreement, which includes the 15-point roadmap, and to begin its implementation.” “The delegation will brief Egyptian officials on Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement, and Hayya will emphasise the movement’s commitment and readiness to implement the agreement as soon as Israel announces its commitment to it.” The meeting between the US President's envoy and son-in-law Jared Kushner in the Mediterranean city of El-Alamein “emphasised the need for all parties to fulfil their obligations under the Gaza Strip ceasefire agreement” reached in October 2025, says spokesperson Mohamed El-Shennawy in a statement. Also Read: KFC Mangaluru outlet sealed after complaint of spoiled and foul-smelling chicken According to AFP, a meeting is also being arranged between the Hamas negotiating delegation, the Board of Peace’s high representative for Gaza, Nickolay Mladenov, and US officials. This is likely to be held later in the week to discuss hurdles related to the agreement. "Mediators informed Hamas that US envoy Jared Kushner will hold a meeting with the Hamas leadership, in the presence of Egyptian and Qatari officials, before Kushner travels to Israel to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu," said one of the Hamas sources, requesting anonymity to discuss the sensitive diplomacy. Under the proposed US President Donald Trump's 15-point peace roadmap, Hamas previously indicated a readiness to hand over its weapons to a nascent technical committee tasked with governing Gaza. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected the framework, insisting that Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed. Conversely, Hamas negotiators have also stated they will not take steps toward disarmament before a complete Israeli military withdrawal.

Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya is meeting Egyptian intelligence officials as US envoy Jared Kushner holds talks with President el-Sissi on the Gaza ceasefire.

Hamas delegation meets Egyptian spy chief as US envoy Jared Kushner holds Gaza ceasefire talks

A growing rift has reportedly emerged between U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the future of Gaza. Netanyahu has rejected proposals involving an Israeli troop withdrawal and Hamas disarmament, raising fresh doubts over ceasefire negotiations and the prospects for a lasting peace. The disagreement highlights deep divisions over the next phase of the Gaza conflict and regional security.

Benjamin Netanyahu Refuses to Withdraw Troops from Gaza, Rejects Hamas Disarmament Proposal

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (July 30) announced "historic agreement" that would see the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, saying the breakthrough marks a key step in implementing his 20-point plan to end the war. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said his "Board of Peace" had secured the agreement, calling it a major milestone towards achieving lasting peace and security in the region. However, the Israeli politicians and military establishment have critical &nbsp;reservations about the roadmap for Hamas disarmament.<h2>What is the opposition in Israel?</h2>Political opposition within Israel say that they don't trust Hamas as the group has shown historic unwillingness to disarm. It also stems from fierce right-wing who opposes surrendering territorial gains. As the deal comes ahead of the proposed October 2026 Israeli general election, the Opposition in Israel is in a position to put pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to not accept a deal that requires ceding ground. Under the proposal, Israeli forces are expected to withdraw from their current positions within 24 hours of approval. Hamas, meanwhile, is given 14 days just to prepare an implementation schedule. Israeli officials fear that if they pull back first, Hamas will exploit the pause to regroup and hide its underground assets rather than disarming.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-israel-to-withdraw-from-gaza-strip-1785468455019">Trump: Israel to withdraw from Gaza Strip</a> &nbsp;The roadmap specifies that surrendered heavy weaponry, ammunition, and manufacturing sites will be turned over exclusively to a newly formed Palestinian National Committee. Israel strongly opposes leaving any military stockpiles in the hands of a Palestinian governance body, viewing it as an ongoing existential threat.&nbsp;&nbsp;Additionally, Israeli forces currently control over 60 per cent of the Gaza Strip, having expanded their footprint past the "Yellow Line" established in earlier ceasefire phases. The new deal demands a rollback of these hard-fought territorial gains, which the defense establishment argues eliminates Israel's active tactical leverage&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/israel-struck-nuseirat-camp-injuring-nine-leaving-one-critical-1785563858896">Israel struck Nuseirat camp, injuring nine &amp; leaving one critical</a><h2>What it means for Netanyahu ahead of election?</h2>Recent polls suggest that many Jewish Israelis oppose a full military withdrawal from Gaza or major reconstruction efforts unless Hamas is completely defeated. This has made the proposed deal politically risky for right-wing leaders. Centrist politicians, including former general Gadi Eisenkot, have also criticised Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government for keeping the negotiations unclear and warned that any concessions could weaken Israel. Meanwhile, the Israeli government has not publicly confirmed the deal, while officials reportedly insist that Israeli troops will not withdraw until Hamas agrees to give up its heavy weapons.&nbsp;Netanyahu’s government also depends on the support of far-right allies, including National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. Both have opposed any deal that does not involve the complete defeat of Hamas and have backed calls to encourage Palestinians to leave Gaza and rebuild Israeli settlements there. They have warned that they could withdraw their support and bring down the government if Netanyahu agrees to the proposed deal.

Trump has claimed a historic Gaza agreement involving a hostage release and phased Israeli troop withdrawal, but Israel has yet to confirm the deal. Disagreements over the ceasefire terms, hostages and troop withdrawal continue to cast doubt on its implementation

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (July 30) announced "historic agreement" that would see the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, saying the breakthrough marks a key step in implementing his 20-point plan to end the war. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said his "Board of Peace" had secured the agreement, calling it a major milestone towards achieving lasting peace and security in the region. However, the Israeli politicians and military establishment have critical reservations about the roadmap for Hamas disarmament. What is the opposition in Israel? Political opposition within Israel say that they don't trust Hamas as the group has shown historic unwillingness to disarm. It also stems from fierce right-wing who opposes surrendering territorial gains. As the deal comes ahead of the proposed October 2026 Israeli general election, the Opposition in Israel is in a position to put pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to not accept a deal that requires ceding ground. Under the proposal, Israeli forces are expected to withdraw from their current positions within 24 hours of approval. Hamas, meanwhile, is given 14 days just to prepare an implementation schedule. Israeli officials fear that if they pull back first, Hamas will exploit the pause to regroup and hide its underground assets rather than disarming. Also Read: Trump: Israel to withdraw from Gaza Strip The roadmap specifies that surrendered heavy weaponry, ammunition, and manufacturing sites will be turned over exclusively to a newly formed Palestinian National Committee. Israel strongly opposes leaving any military stockpiles in the hands of a Palestinian governance body, viewing it as an ongoing existential threat. Additionally, Israeli forces currently control over 60 per cent of the Gaza Strip, having expanded their footprint past the "Yellow Line" established in earlier ceasefire phases. The new deal demands a rollback of these hard-fought territorial gains, which the defense establishment argues eliminates Israel's active tactical leverage Also Read: Israel struck Nuseirat camp, injuring nine & leaving one critical What it means for Netanyahu ahead of election? Recent polls suggest that many Jewish Israelis oppose a full military withdrawal from Gaza or major reconstruction efforts unless Hamas is completely defeated. This has made the proposed deal politically risky for right-wing leaders. Centrist politicians, including former general Gadi Eisenkot, have also criticised Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government for keeping the negotiations unclear and warned that any concessions could weaken Israel. Meanwhile, the Israeli government has not publicly confirmed the deal, while officials reportedly insist that Israeli troops will not withdraw until Hamas agrees to give up its heavy weapons. Netanyahu’s government also depends on the support of far-right allies, including National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. Both have opposed any deal that does not involve the complete defeat of Hamas and have backed calls to encourage Palestinians to leave Gaza and rebuild Israeli settlements there. They have warned that they could withdraw their support and bring down the government if Netanyahu agrees to the proposed deal.

Trump has claimed a historic Gaza agreement involving a hostage release and phased Israeli troop withdrawal, but Israel has yet to confirm the deal. Disagreements over the ceasefire terms, hostages and troop withdrawal continue to cast doubt on its implementation

Why are Israeli politicians divided over the proposed Gaza deal? WION Decodes

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced what he describes as a historic agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas, calling it a crucial step toward establishing a new governing authority in Gaza and advancing long-term peace in the region.

According to reports, mediators in Cairo have proposed a framework under which Hamas would gradually surrender its weapons, while Israeli forces would withdraw in phases. However, Israel has not fully endorsed the proposal, insisting that there will be no military withdrawal until Gaza is completely demilitarized.

Hamas has responded by saying that any handover of its heavy weapons will depend on Israel ending its military operations, withdrawing its forces, and committing to a permanent ceasefire. The proposed agreement also includes an international stabilization force and a new Palestinian police structure to oversee Gaza's future security.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that the first phase of the UN-endorsed Gaza ceasefire plan is close to completion and that the second phase must involve the disarmament of Hamas. The Israeli PM said he would discuss the next steps with US President Donald Trump in Washington later this month. Trump’s Gaza proposals were codified in a UN Security Council resolution on 17 November. “We’re about to finish the first stage,” Netanyahu said. “But we have to make sure that we achieve the same results in the second stage, and that’s something I look forward to discussing with President Trump.”&nbsp;Netanyahu was speaking at a joint press conference with the German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who said, “Phase two must come now, and then phase three must also be considered.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-hostile-powers-sending-spies-to-west-s-universities-canada-s-former-intel-chief-1765112296395">‘Hostile’ powers sending spies to West’s universities: Canada’s former intel chief</a>&nbsp;Merz is the first leader of a major European state to meet Netanyahu in Israel since the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for the Israeli prime minister and his former defence minister, Yoav Gallant, in November 2024 for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza.&nbsp;After winning federal elections in February, Merz had said he would invite Netanyahu to Germany despite the ICC warrants, but said on Sunday a visit was not currently under consideration. Netanyahu dismisses the warrants as “trumped-up charges” from a “corrupt prosecutor”.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coup-attempt-foiled-by-loyalist-troops-says-benin-interior-minister-a-dozen-rebels-arrested-1765119795057">Coup attempt foiled by loyalist troops, says Benin interior minister; a dozen rebels arrested</a>&nbsp;During the first phase of the current ceasefire agreement, Hamas released the last 20 living Israeli hostages in exchange for about 2,000 Palestinian detainees held by Israel, and it has handed over all but one of 28 bodies of hostages killed during the war.&nbsp;The Israeli forces have, meanwhile, withdrawn to a ceasefire line, leaving them in control of 58% of the Gaza Strip.&nbsp;Hamas is supposed to disarm, Israeli troops are meant to withdraw farther, and an international stabilisation force (ISF) is to be set up under the control of a “board of peace” of world leaders chaired by Trump, overseeing a technocratic Palestinian committee to run the day-to-day governance of Gaza.&nbsp;Emphasising on Hamas disarmament, Netanyahu said, “I think it’s important to make sure that Hamas complies not only with the ceasefire, but also with their commitment which they undertook to disarm and have Gaza demilitarise.”

Emphasising on Hamas disarmament, Netanyahu said, “I think it’s important to make sure that Hamas complies not only with the ceasefire, but also with their commitment which they undertook to disarm and have Gaza demilitarise.”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that the first phase of the UN-endorsed Gaza ceasefire plan is close to completion and that the second phase must involve the disarmament of Hamas. The Israeli PM said he would discuss the next steps with US President Donald Trump in Washington later this month. Trump’s Gaza proposals were codified in a UN Security Council resolution on 17 November. “We’re about to finish the first stage,” Netanyahu said. “But we have to make sure that we achieve the same results in the second stage, and that’s something I look forward to discussing with President Trump.” Netanyahu was speaking at a joint press conference with the German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who said, “Phase two must come now, and then phase three must also be considered.” Also Read: ‘Hostile’ powers sending spies to West’s universities: Canada’s former intel chief Merz is the first leader of a major European state to meet Netanyahu in Israel since the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for the Israeli prime minister and his former defence minister, Yoav Gallant, in November 2024 for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza. After winning federal elections in February, Merz had said he would invite Netanyahu to Germany despite the ICC warrants, but said on Sunday a visit was not currently under consideration. Netanyahu dismisses the warrants as “trumped-up charges” from a “corrupt prosecutor”. Also Read: Coup attempt foiled by loyalist troops, says Benin interior minister; a dozen rebels arrested During the first phase of the current ceasefire agreement, Hamas released the last 20 living Israeli hostages in exchange for about 2,000 Palestinian detainees held by Israel, and it has handed over all but one of 28 bodies of hostages killed during the war. The Israeli forces have, meanwhile, withdrawn to a ceasefire line, leaving them in control of 58% of the Gaza Strip. Hamas is supposed to disarm, Israeli troops are meant to withdraw farther, and an international stabilisation force (ISF) is to be set up under the control of a “board of peace” of world leaders chaired by Trump, overseeing a technocratic Palestinian committee to run the day-to-day governance of Gaza. Emphasising on Hamas disarmament, Netanyahu said, “I think it’s important to make sure that Hamas complies not only with the ceasefire, but also with their commitment which they undertook to disarm and have Gaza demilitarise.”

Emphasising on Hamas disarmament, Netanyahu said, “I think it’s important to make sure that Hamas complies not only with the ceasefire, but also with their commitment which they undertook to disarm and have Gaza demilitarise.”

‘Gaza peace plan first phase nearly complete, Hamas must disarm in next,’ says Netanyahu

Amid the ongoing Gaza ceasefire, Israel has received the coffin of a hostage, believed to be an Israeli citizen. The tragic development underscores the human cost of the conflict and ongoing tensions in the region.


Gaza Ceasefire: Israel Receives Coffin That Hamas Says Contains Gaza Hostage's Body

Pakistan’s plan to support a Gaza stabilization initiative is facing political backlash both domestically and internationally. The proposed international stabilization force aims to make Gaza a terror-free zone, but critics are questioning the feasibility and Pakistan’s role in the region.

Pakistan’s Gaza Gamble Faces Backlash Amid Plans for Terror-Free Zone

U.S. President Donald Trump issues a stern warning to Hamas: "Behave or be eradicated," as tensions remain high in the Middle East. Meanwhile, J.D. Vance travels to Israel in a diplomatic effort to support ongoing Gaza ceasefire talks.

US Vice President JD Vance Heads to Israel to Shore up Gaza Ceasefire

US President Donald Trump delivered a blunt warning to Hamas on Monday (Oct 20), saying the militant group would be "eradicated" if it breaks the fragile Gaza truce he helped broker — but he also said he would give the militants a chance to honour the deal. Trump, speaking at the White House while hosting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, framed the Gaza ceasefire agreed on recently as conditional. Here's what he said.<h2>A 'conditional' ceasefire in Gaza?</h2>Speaking to the press, Trump said, "We made a deal with Hamas that they're going to be very good, they're going to behave, they're going to be nice". He added that "And if they're not, we're going to go, and we're going to eradicate them, if we have to. They'll be eradicated, and they know that."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-insists-gaza-ceasefire-still-in-place-despite-fresh-israeli-strikes-blames-rebels-within-for-violations-1760923155703">Trump insists Gaza ceasefire still in place despite fresh Israeli strikes, blames 'rebels within' for violations</a>The comments came as tensions threatened to undo the ceasefire. Israel has accused Hamas of delaying the return of bodies of hostages and of mounting attacks, while Hamas negotiators insist they remain committed. Khalil al-Hayya, the group’s top negotiator, told Egypt’s Al-Qahera News that extracting bodies has been "extremely difficult," but that Hamas wants the agreement to hold and is working to honor it. "We are finding it extremely difficult to extract the bodies, but we are serious and working hard to extract them," he said in comments broadcast Tuesday morning."The Gaza agreement will hold, because we want it to and our will to abide by it is strong," he added.<h2>Trump warns Hamas against public executions</h2>Condemning reports of public executions carried out by Hamas against rivals and alleged collaborators, Trump said the United States would not lead any ground intervention. He pointed instead to a coalition of countries that have signaled readiness to join stabilisation forces in Gaza, which he said would "love to go in." He also insisted that Israel would "go in two minutes" if he asked them to. "But right now, we haven't said that. We're going to give it a little chance, and hopefully there will be a little less violence. But right now, you know, they're violent people," he added.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/gaza-ceasefire-at-risk-us-warns-of-hamas-attack-on-civilians-militants-call-claim-false-say-we-categorically-deny-it-1760860736782">Gaza ceasefire at risk? US warns of Hamas attack on civilians, militants call claim false say 'we categorically deny it'</a>He painted Hamas as weakened, saying its regional backer Iran is unlikely to intervene after strikes earlier this year. "They got very rambunctious, and they did things that they shouldn't be doing, and if they keep doing it, then we're going to go in and straighten it out, and it'll happen very quickly and pretty violently." Trump insisted that Hamas "don't have the backing of really anybody anymore. They have to be good, and if they're not good, they'll be eradicated."

Trump warned Hamas will be “eradicated” if it breaks the Gaza truce he brokered, but said he’ll give them a chance to honour the deal. Labelling the ceasefire as conditional, he insisted Israel would go back in “if I asked”.

US President Donald Trump delivered a blunt warning to Hamas on Monday (Oct 20), saying the militant group would be "eradicated" if it breaks the fragile Gaza truce he helped broker — but he also said he would give the militants a chance to honour the deal. Trump, speaking at the White House while hosting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, framed the Gaza ceasefire agreed on recently as conditional. Here's what he said. A 'conditional' ceasefire in Gaza? Speaking to the press, Trump said, "We made a deal with Hamas that they're going to be very good, they're going to behave, they're going to be nice". He added that "And if they're not, we're going to go, and we're going to eradicate them, if we have to. They'll be eradicated, and they know that." Also read | Trump insists Gaza ceasefire still in place despite fresh Israeli strikes, blames 'rebels within' for violations The comments came as tensions threatened to undo the ceasefire. Israel has accused Hamas of delaying the return of bodies of hostages and of mounting attacks, while Hamas negotiators insist they remain committed. Khalil al-Hayya, the group’s top negotiator, told Egypt’s Al-Qahera News that extracting bodies has been "extremely difficult," but that Hamas wants the agreement to hold and is working to honor it. "We are finding it extremely difficult to extract the bodies, but we are serious and working hard to extract them," he said in comments broadcast Tuesday morning. "The Gaza agreement will hold, because we want it to and our will to abide by it is strong," he added. Trump warns Hamas against public executions Condemning reports of public executions carried out by Hamas against rivals and alleged collaborators, Trump said the United States would not lead any ground intervention. He pointed instead to a coalition of countries that have signaled readiness to join stabilisation forces in Gaza, which he said would "love to go in." He also insisted that Israel would "go in two minutes" if he asked them to. "But right now, we haven't said that. We're going to give it a little chance, and hopefully there will be a little less violence. But right now, you know, they're violent people," he added. Also read | Gaza ceasefire at risk? US warns of Hamas attack on civilians, militants call claim false say 'we categorically deny it' He painted Hamas as weakened, saying its regional backer Iran is unlikely to intervene after strikes earlier this year. "They got very rambunctious, and they did things that they shouldn't be doing, and if they keep doing it, then we're going to go in and straighten it out, and it'll happen very quickly and pretty violently." Trump insisted that Hamas "don't have the backing of really anybody anymore. They have to be good, and if they're not good, they'll be eradicated."

Trump warned Hamas will be “eradicated” if it breaks the Gaza truce he brokered, but said he’ll give them a chance to honour the deal. Labelling the ceasefire as conditional, he insisted Israel would go back in “if I asked”.

'Conditional' ceasefire in Gaza? Trump warns Hamas, says will 'eradicate' the Palestinian militants if...

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (Oct 19) insisted that the ceasefire he helped broker between Israel and Hamas stays in effect despite the dozens of strikes Israel carried out on Gaza. Israel claims that the strikes were carried out over apparent truce violations by the Palestinian militant group Hamas. When asked by reporters if the ceasefire was still in place, Trump said, "Yeah, it is". He also suggested that the Hamas leadership was not part of any alleged breaches of the ceasefire, and instead sought to blame the "rebels within" for them.<h2>Gaza ceasefire "to be handled properly"</h2>Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, the US President, while insisting that the Gaza ceasefire was still in place, said, "either way, it's going to be handled properly. It's going to be handled toughly, but properly".Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/gaza-ceasefire-at-risk-us-warns-of-hamas-attack-on-civilians-militants-call-claim-false-say-we-categorically-deny-it-1760860736782">Gaza ceasefire at risk? US warns of Hamas attack on civilians, militants call claim false say 'we categorically deny it'</a>Trump, who personally brokered the October 10 ceasefire that ended more than two years of brutal war, said he still believes the agreement can hold. "We want to make sure that it's going to be very peaceful with Hamas.""As you know, they've been quite rambunctious. They've been doing some shooting, and we think maybe the leadership isn't involved in that," he added.<h2>Israel resumes Gaza strikes</h2>The Israeli military said it resumed enforcement of the truce after striking Hamas targets early Sunday, accusing the group of firing on its troops near the Gaza border. Gaza’s civil defence agency, which operates under Hamas authority, reported at least 45 deaths from the Israeli strikes. Israel’s army said it was reviewing those casualty figures.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-king-trump-trump-shares-ai-generated-video-mocking-protestors-amid-no-kings-protests-1760852945951">‘King Trump’: Trump shares AI-generated video mocking protestors amid ‘No Kings’ protests</a>Vice President JD Vance, speaking separately to reporters, also urged patience, describing the renewed clashes as part of the "fits and starts" of any post-war settlement. "Hamas is going to fire on Israel. Israel is going to have to respond," he said. "So we think that it has the best chance for a sustainable peace. But even if it does that, it's going to have hills and valleys, and we're going to have to monitor the situation." &nbsp;

US President Donald Trump has insisted that the Gaza ceasefire remains in place despite Israeli strikes on Hamas targets, calling reported breaches the work of “rebels within.” He said the situation “will be handled toughly, but properly.”

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (Oct 19) insisted that the ceasefire he helped broker between Israel and Hamas stays in effect despite the dozens of strikes Israel carried out on Gaza. Israel claims that the strikes were carried out over apparent truce violations by the Palestinian militant group Hamas. When asked by reporters if the ceasefire was still in place, Trump said, "Yeah, it is". He also suggested that the Hamas leadership was not part of any alleged breaches of the ceasefire, and instead sought to blame the "rebels within" for them. Gaza ceasefire "to be handled properly" Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, the US President, while insisting that the Gaza ceasefire was still in place, said, "either way, it's going to be handled properly. It's going to be handled toughly, but properly". Also read | Gaza ceasefire at risk? US warns of Hamas attack on civilians, militants call claim false say 'we categorically deny it' Trump, who personally brokered the October 10 ceasefire that ended more than two years of brutal war, said he still believes the agreement can hold. "We want to make sure that it's going to be very peaceful with Hamas." "As you know, they've been quite rambunctious. They've been doing some shooting, and we think maybe the leadership isn't involved in that," he added. Israel resumes Gaza strikes The Israeli military said it resumed enforcement of the truce after striking Hamas targets early Sunday, accusing the group of firing on its troops near the Gaza border. Gaza’s civil defence agency, which operates under Hamas authority, reported at least 45 deaths from the Israeli strikes. Israel’s army said it was reviewing those casualty figures. Also read | ‘King Trump’: Trump shares AI-generated video mocking protestors amid ‘No Kings’ protests Vice President JD Vance, speaking separately to reporters, also urged patience, describing the renewed clashes as part of the "fits and starts" of any post-war settlement. "Hamas is going to fire on Israel. Israel is going to have to respond," he said. "So we think that it has the best chance for a sustainable peace. But even if it does that, it's going to have hills and valleys, and we're going to have to monitor the situation."

US President Donald Trump has insisted that the Gaza ceasefire remains in place despite Israeli strikes on Hamas targets, calling reported breaches the work of “rebels within.” He said the situation “will be handled toughly, but properly.”

Trump insists Gaza ceasefire still in place despite fresh Israeli strikes, blames 'rebels within' for violations

Dozens of aid trucks entered Gaza as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire held on Sunday (Oct 12). The US-brokered truce allows free movement of humanitarian aid across Gaza. Pictures here.

Dozens of aid trucks entered Gaza as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire held on Sunday (Oct 12). The US-brokered truce allows free movement of humanitarian aid across Gaza. Pictures here.

In Pics: After almost two years of war, aid finally flows into Gaza

The Israeli military announced on Friday that the ceasefire agreement has come into effect, and the troops have retreated to the deployment lines agreed upon in the talks. In a statement on X, the IDF said the troops “began positioning themselves along the updated deployment lines in preparation for the ceasefire agreement and the return of hostages” from midday local time.IDF troops in the Southern Command are deployed in the area and will continue to remove any immediate threat, the statement added. The agreement outlines that after the start of the ceasefire, 72-hour countdown for Hamas has begun, during which it will have to release all hostages. The IDF now has 53% control of the Gaza Strip, mostly outside urban zones.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The Ceasefire Agreement Came Into Effect at 12:00 Since 12:00, IDF troops began positioning themselves along the updated deployment lines in preparation for the ceasefire agreement and the return of hostages. IDF troops in the Southern Command are deployed in the area and will…&mdash; Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) <a href="https://twitter.com/IDF/status/1976579233133609249?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;&nbsp;All hostages believed to still be alive must be handed over by 12:00 local time (10:00 BST) on Monday.&nbsp;In previous handovers, the hostages were handed over to the Red Cross and were then transferred to Israel. The bodies of the 28 deceased hostages will also be returned, though it is unclear how long this will take. As per the agreement, the handovers will take place “without any public ceremonies or media coverage”. Previous handovers involved highly-choreographed Hamas ceremonies that drew objections from Israel.About 250 Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences in Israeli jails and 1,700 detainees from Gaza are also likely to be released in the same period.&nbsp;“We are at a momentous development,” said Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shortly after the ceasefire confirmation.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the US has moved 200 troops to Israel to help coordinate the operation, officials said, but they will not enter Gaza.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Israel to allow 600 aid trucks into Gaza every day</h2>Israel will allow Palestinian residents of Gaza, who left the enclave during the war, to return home through the Rafah crossing, according to a report by Israel’s Army Radio.It added that 600 aid trucks, carrying food, medical equipment, shelter supplies, fuel, and cooking gas, will be allowed to enter Gaza daily through the United Nations, accredited international organisations and the private sector.The report said that truck traffic will flow from the south to the north of the Gaza Strip via Salah al-Din and al-Rashid streets.&nbsp;<h2>Thousands of Palestinians start heading home after ceasefire</h2>&nbsp;Meanwhile, thousands of Palestinians in Gaza began heading north in the territory after the Israeli military announced that a ceasefire had come into effect on Friday, reported AFP news agency.Families have started returning to Gaza City from the western part of the residential area towards the main parts, from where they had been displaced.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">LIVE: As ceasefire begins, thousands of displaced Palestinians start returning from southern Gaza to Gaza City via Al-Rashid Street <a href="https://t.co/YLS7yYBHeV">https://t.co/YLS7yYBHeV</a>&mdash; TRT World (@trtworld) <a href="https://twitter.com/trtworld/status/1976582818969919568?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;&nbsp;Besides, families at the Nuseirat camp in central Gaza started moving towards the north of the Strip and many were on way to enter the areas in the Netzarim Corridor, where the Israeli army used to operate.&nbsp;<h2>Trump expected to arrive in Israel on Monday: Report</h2>&nbsp;Israeli broadcaster Channel 12 reports that Donald Trump is expected to land in Israel at around 9am on Monday, 13 October. The US president is due to arrive at Ben Gurion Airport.However, the visit is now going to be shorter than originally planned, due to logistics of organising the trip at such a last minute, reported The Times of Israel.&nbsp;WATCH: Myanmar Strikes Force Youth Into Bunker Schools: Over a Dozen Students Killed<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/myanmar-strikes-force-youth-into-bunker-schools-over-a-dozen-students-killed-1760094316088/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/myanmar-strikes-force-youth-into-bunker-schools-over-a-dozen-students-killed-1760094316088/embed</a>&nbsp;

As per the agreement, Israel will allow Palestinian residents of Gaza, who left the enclave during the war, to return home through the Rafah crossing. Israel will also allow 600 aid trucks, carrying food, medical equipment, shelter supplies, fuel, and cooking gas, to enter Gaza daily.

The Israeli military announced on Friday that the ceasefire agreement has come into effect, and the troops have retreated to the deployment lines agreed upon in the talks. In a statement on X, the IDF said the troops “began positioning themselves along the updated deployment lines in preparation for the ceasefire agreement and the return of hostages” from midday local time. IDF troops in the Southern Command are deployed in the area and will continue to remove any immediate threat, the statement added. The agreement outlines that after the start of the ceasefire, 72-hour countdown for Hamas has begun, during which it will have to release all hostages. The IDF now has 53% control of the Gaza Strip, mostly outside urban zones.

As per the agreement, Israel will allow Palestinian residents of Gaza, who left the enclave during the war, to return home through the Rafah crossing. Israel will also allow 600 aid trucks, carrying food, medical equipment, shelter supplies, fuel, and cooking gas, to enter Gaza daily.

Ceasefire agreement comes into effect; IDF troops retreat; Palestinians start returning

A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has been implemented following the Israeli government's approval. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet voted early Friday morning in favor of a Gaza ceasefire deal that will see hostages freed in exchange for Palestinian security prisoners and a halt to the fighting, despite vocal objections from the premier’s far-right coalition partners. Watch the video to know more on this!


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