The US military is reportedly planning to divide Gaza into a “green zone” that will be under Israeli and international military control, where reconstruction activities will take place, and a “red zone” that will be left in ruins. This comes ahead of the UN Security Council vote on Monday (Nov 17) on a resolution to endorse US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan.According to a Guardian report, citing US military planning documents, the international forces will initially be deployed alongside Israeli troops in east Gaza. The war-torn strip will be divided by the current Israeli-controlled “yellow line”, it added.While the US has insisted that its plan is realistic, questions have been raised about Washington’s commitment to turn the ceasefire into an enduring political settlement with Palestinian control in the region, initially promised by Trump.“Ideally, you would want to make it all whole, right? But that’s aspirational,” an anonymous US official told the Guardian. “It’s going to take some time. It’s not going to be easy.”However, creating “green zones” in Gaza may risk drawing parallels with Afghanistan and Iraq, places marked with US military failures. Notably, Trump’s 20-point plan aims at demilitarisation of Palestinian armed groups in Gaza, and even an Israeli withdrawal to a “security perimeter” out of the territory. Meanwhile, activists have raised alarm over the need for urgent reconstruction in Gaza as more than 80 per cent of the structures in the region have been damaged and destroyed, including schools and hospitals.<h2>Trump’s 20-point plan</h2>According to Trump’s 20-point plan, a transitional body called the ‘Board of Peace’ will be created to govern the territory. The resolution would also authorise member states to form a “temporary International Stabilization Force (ISF)” that would work with Israel, Egypt, and newly trained Palestinian police to secure Gaza’s borders, oversee demilitarisation efforts, and help with “permanent decommissioning of weapons from non-state armed groups.” The ISF would also support humanitarian access and civilian protection inside the territory.“The first step is we have to get the [resolution]” by the UNSC resolution, the US official said. “Countries are not going to make firm commitments until they actually see the language that has been passed.” The US president earlier ruled out the possibility of putting any US soldiers on Gaza soil to ensure the withdrawal of the Israeli forces from the enclave and to start the reconstruction process.

Activists have raised alarm over the need for urgent reconstruction in Gaza as more than 80 per cent of the structures in the region have been damaged and destroyed, including schools and hospitals.

The US military is reportedly planning to divide Gaza into a “green zone” that will be under Israeli and international military control, where reconstruction activities will take place, and a “red zone” that will be left in ruins. This comes ahead of the UN Security Council vote on Monday (Nov 17) on a resolution to endorse US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan. According to a Guardian report, citing US military planning documents, the international forces will initially be deployed alongside Israeli troops in east Gaza. The war-torn strip will be divided by the current Israeli-controlled “yellow line”, it added. While the US has insisted that its plan is realistic, questions have been raised about Washington’s commitment to turn the ceasefire into an enduring political settlement with Palestinian control in the region, initially promised by Trump. “Ideally, you would want to make it all whole, right? But that’s aspirational,” an anonymous US official told the Guardian. “It’s going to take some time. It’s not going to be easy.” However, creating “green zones” in Gaza may risk drawing parallels with Afghanistan and Iraq, places marked with US military failures. Notably, Trump’s 20-point plan aims at demilitarisation of Palestinian armed groups in Gaza, and even an Israeli withdrawal to a “security perimeter” out of the territory. Meanwhile, activists have raised alarm over the need for urgent reconstruction in Gaza as more than 80 per cent of the structures in the region have been damaged and destroyed, including schools and hospitals. Trump’s 20-point plan According to Trump’s 20-point plan, a transitional body called the ‘Board of Peace’ will be created to govern the territory. The resolution would also authorise member states to form a “temporary International Stabilization Force (ISF)” that would work with Israel, Egypt, and newly trained Palestinian police to secure Gaza’s borders, oversee demilitarisation efforts, and help with “permanent decommissioning of weapons from non-state armed groups.” The ISF would also support humanitarian access and civilian protection inside the territory. “The first step is we have to get the [resolution]” by the UNSC resolution, the US official said. “Countries are not going to make firm commitments until they actually see the language that has been passed.” The US president earlier ruled out the possibility of putting any US soldiers on Gaza soil to ensure the withdrawal of the Israeli forces from the enclave and to start the reconstruction process.

Activists have raised alarm over the need for urgent reconstruction in Gaza as more than 80 per cent of the structures in the region have been damaged and destroyed, including schools and hospitals.

US military to divide Gaza into ‘green zone’ and ‘red zone’? Here’s what report claims

US President Donald Trump on Thursday warned Hamas to stop killing people in the Gaza Strip, or else “we will have no choice but to go in and kill them”. In a Truth Social post, Trump wrote, “If Hamas continues to kill people in Gaza, which was not the deal, we will have no choice but to go in and kill them.” Trump’s warning is a reversal of his earlier position on Hamas’s execution of several Palestinians from rival gangs and Gazans it accuses of collaborating with Israel. Trump claimed on Tuesday that he had given Hamas “approval for a period of time” to carry out the killings, asserting that Hamas was targeting some “very bad gangs.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;However, on Wednesday, the commander of US forces in the Middle East called on Hamas to immediately stop attacks on “innocent Palestinian civilians.”Some hours later, Trump told CNN that he was doing “more research on it… It could be gangs plus.”Though Trump used the term “we” while warning Hamas about taking action, it is likely that he is referring to Israeli troops.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistan-pm-shehbaz-sharif-says-ball-in-taliban-s-court-for-permanent-afghan-truce-1760630103635">Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif says ‘ball in Taliban’s court’ for permanent Afghan truce</a><h2>‘Hamas is killing hundreds’: Khan Younis militia head</h2>&nbsp;Some hours earlier, Hossam al-Astal, a militia leader operating with Israeli support in the Khan Younis area of southern Gaza, has appealed to the international community to protect Gaza residents from the terror of Hamas which has unleashed a wave of executions and killings since the ceasefire and withdrawal of Israeli troops.&nbsp;Al-Astal had issued a video in which he thanked Trump for his efforts toward the ceasefire but added that after saving Gazans from Israeli bombardment, the president should now save them from Hamas.“Hamas is killing hundreds of children, women, youths and elderly people. Under what charge? We came out of a military war into a war of terrorists,” he said. “Today, Hamas is waging terror against the people in Gaza, killing with RPGs,” he said while calling on the international community to protect Gaza’s residents from Hamas.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-peace-comes-through-strength-hegseth-warns-russia-of-costs-if-ukraine-war-does-not-end-1760552646712">‘Peace comes through strength’: Hegseth warns Russia of ‘costs’ if Ukraine war does not end</a>&nbsp;“We want to move the people from Hamas’s rule to civilian rule that will serve the residents. We want peace and we want to live. We are not fighting Hamas today in order to rule,” he insisted.&nbsp;WATCH: Watch why Pakistan is on the verge of implosion<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/watch-why-pakistan-is-on-the-verge-of-implosion-1760637199439/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/watch-why-pakistan-is-on-the-verge-of-implosion-1760637199439/embed</a>&nbsp;

Hossam al-Astal, a militia leader operating in the Khan Younis area of southern Gaza, issued a video in which he thanked Trump for his efforts toward the ceasefire but added that after saving Gazans from Israeli bombardment, the president should now save them from Hamas.

US President Donald Trump on Thursday warned Hamas to stop killing people in the Gaza Strip, or else “we will have no choice but to go in and kill them”. In a Truth Social post, Trump wrote, “If Hamas continues to kill people in Gaza, which was not the deal, we will have no choice but to go in and kill them.” Trump’s warning is a reversal of his earlier position on Hamas’s execution of several Palestinians from rival gangs and Gazans it accuses of collaborating with Israel. Trump claimed on Tuesday that he had given Hamas “approval for a period of time” to carry out the killings, asserting that Hamas was targeting some “very bad gangs.”

Hossam al-Astal, a militia leader operating in the Khan Younis area of southern Gaza, issued a video in which he thanked Trump for his efforts toward the ceasefire but added that after saving Gazans from Israeli bombardment, the president should now save them from Hamas.

‘Will have no choice but to go in and kill,’ Trump warns Hamas over killing Gazans

President Donald Trump left the primary issue of Palestinian statehood in dry. While talking to the reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said, “We'll have to see” if a one-state or two-state solution would be preferred. The issue of Palestinian statehood was the most important one. President Trump, while returning from Egypt, made the remark on the future of the enclave, declining to commit to Palestinian statehood.&nbsp;“A lot of people like the one-state solution, some people like the two-state solution. We’ll have to see.” He was more engaged in the topic of the rebuilding of Gaza.&nbsp;A high-profile Palestinian politician, Nasser al Qudwa, told Sky News that Trump is 'calling the shots' and warned that his plan of a Western-led government ruling both the West Bank and the Gaza Strip will not make sense.&nbsp;Trump, however, insisted that any decision on the matter will be made in consensus with the regional and international partners.&nbsp;According to Trump's 20-point peace framework, Gaza will be led by an international “Board of Peace” and will be headed by Trump. He also floated the name of former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair as a member of the board. But he insists on the redevelopment of Gaza before finding a credible pathway for Palestinian self-determination of statehood.“I’m not talking about single state or double state … I’m talking about the rebuilding of Gaza,” he said, "That was a power room…Those are the richest countries … really, seriously rich countries, and they can handle it.”&nbsp;When Nasser al Qudwa was asked how he feels about Western stewardship or guardianship. He said that the Palestinian people do not intend to be under any international authority, and specifically not under another British mandate. He finds the situation diabolical, that after all the bloodshed and sacrifice, a group of westerners are building the home of Palestinians.

US President Donald Trump put the primary issue of a Palestinian statehood hanging in balance as he denied to commit to the two state solution.

President Donald Trump left the primary issue of Palestinian statehood in dry. While talking to the reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said, “We'll have to see” if a one-state or two-state solution would be preferred. The issue of Palestinian statehood was the most important one. President Trump, while returning from Egypt, made the remark on the future of the enclave, declining to commit to Palestinian statehood. “A lot of people like the one-state solution, some people like the two-state solution. We’ll have to see.” He was more engaged in the topic of the rebuilding of Gaza. A high-profile Palestinian politician, Nasser al Qudwa, told Sky News that Trump is 'calling the shots' and warned that his plan of a Western-led government ruling both the West Bank and the Gaza Strip will not make sense. Trump, however, insisted that any decision on the matter will be made in consensus with the regional and international partners. According to Trump's 20-point peace framework, Gaza will be led by an international “Board of Peace” and will be headed by Trump. He also floated the name of former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair as a member of the board. But he insists on the redevelopment of Gaza before finding a credible pathway for Palestinian self-determination of statehood. “I’m not talking about single state or double state … I’m talking about the rebuilding of Gaza,” he said, "That was a power room…Those are the richest countries … really, seriously rich countries, and they can handle it.” When Nasser al Qudwa was asked how he feels about Western stewardship or guardianship. He said that the Palestinian people do not intend to be under any international authority, and specifically not under another British mandate. He finds the situation diabolical, that after all the bloodshed and sacrifice, a group of westerners are building the home of Palestinians.

US President Donald Trump put the primary issue of a Palestinian statehood hanging in balance as he denied to commit to the two state solution.

Trump casts doubt on Palestinan statehood saying, "We'll have to see"

United States President Donald Trump on Monday (Oct 13) said that he was heading back to “very safe and beautiful” Washington, DC, after a highly productive day in Israel and Egypt. He was referring to the signing of the Trump Declaration for Enduring Peace and Prosperity in Egypt and his visit to Israel after the Gaza ceasefire deal. He noted that although the day involved a lot of work, he wouldn’t have it any other way, calling the experience unlike any other. Trump also said that it was now time for all the countries involved in the region to unite and complete the task. He stated that while Gaza was only one part of the issue, the larger goal remained achieving lasting peace in the Middle East.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-most-wonderful-candidate-stopped-india-pak-war-at-gaza-summit-pakistan-pm-shehbaz-sharif-nominates-trump-for-nobel-peace-prize-again-1760410513130">'Most wonderful candidate...stopped India-Pak war': At Gaza Summit, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize again</a>

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US President Donald Trump called his visits to Israel and Egypt highly productive, highlighting the signing of the Trump Declaration for Peace after the Gaza ceasefire. As he returned to Washington, he urged regional unity, stressing that Gaza is just one part of achieving Middle East peace.

United States President Donald Trump on Monday (Oct 13) said that he was heading back to “very safe and beautiful” Washington, DC, after a highly productive day in Israel and Egypt. He was referring to the signing of the Trump Declaration for Enduring Peace and Prosperity in Egypt and his visit to Israel after the Gaza ceasefire deal. He noted that although the day involved a lot of work, he wouldn’t have it any other way, calling the experience unlike any other. Trump also said that it was now time for all the countries involved in the region to unite and complete the task. He stated that while Gaza was only one part of the issue, the larger goal remained achieving lasting peace in the Middle East. Read More | 'Most wonderful candidate...stopped India-Pak war': At Gaza Summit, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize again

US President Donald Trump called his visits to Israel and Egypt highly productive, highlighting the signing of the Trump Declaration for Peace after the Gaza ceasefire. As he returned to Washington, he urged regional unity, stressing that Gaza is just one part of achieving Middle East peace.

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US President Donald Trump and global leaders have signed a landmark Gaza peace deal at the Sharm el-Sheikh summit in Egypt. Co-chaired by Trump and Egyptian President El-Sisi, the agreement sets out a comprehensive framework for ceasefire enforcement, humanitarian aid, and long-term regional peace. Trump called the moment historic, saying, “This took 3,000 years” and insisted the deal would “hold up.”

 Trump Signs Gaza Peace Deal at Egypt Summit, Says ‘This Took 3,000 Years’ 

US Vice President JD Vance said on Sunday (October 12) that the remaining hostages in Gaza will be released "any moment" now. This came after a spokesperson for Israel’s Prime Minister’s Office said hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and detainees were set to be released on Monday.&nbsp;“The President of the United States is planning to travel to the Middle East to greet the hostages,” Vance told NBC’s “Meet the Press.” He added later on ABC's "This Week": "We expect to see them alive here in the next 24 hours, probably early tomorrow morning, US time, which will be later in the day, of course, in Israel."&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/afghanistan-pakistan-border-clashes-islamabad-kills-200-terrorists-kabul-kills-58-soldiers-here-s-what-we-know-1760279772690">Afghanistan-Pakistan border clashes: Islamabad ‘kills’ 200 ‘terrorists’, Kabul ‘kills’ 58 soldiers. Here’s what we know</a>&nbsp;Vance also said that the Donald Trump administration will have a lot of work to ensure the war in Gaza "stays ended".&nbsp;“The reason why we’re at this moment … is because the president of the United States. He gave unusual authorities to people who had never been in diplomacy before, he actually broke the mold,” Vance said.&nbsp;“Instead of doing diplomacy the same old way that it had failed for the past 30 or 40 years. He gave Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner a remarkable amount of authority to go and get a peace deal done," the US VP added.&nbsp;He clarified that the US was not planning to put troops in Israel or Gaza to ensure the longevity of the ceasefire. “He is not planning to put boots on the ground in Gaza or Israel,” Vance said.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-russian-strikes-have-become-even-more-vile-zelensky-seeks-additional-air-defence-systems-missiles-in-call-with-macron-1760272894239">Zelensky seeks additional air defence systems, missiles in call with Macron</a>&nbsp;“We have central command troops that are already there that are going to monitor this peace proposal," he added.

This came after a spokesperson for Israel Prime Minister Office said hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and detainees were set to be released on Monday.



US Vice President JD Vance said on Sunday (October 12) that the remaining hostages in Gaza will be released "any moment" now. This came after a spokesperson for Israel’s Prime Minister’s Office said hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and detainees were set to be released on Monday. “The President of the United States is planning to travel to the Middle East to greet the hostages,” Vance told NBC’s “Meet the Press.” He added later on ABC's "This Week": "We expect to see them alive here in the next 24 hours, probably early tomorrow morning, US time, which will be later in the day, of course, in Israel." Also read: Afghanistan-Pakistan border clashes: Islamabad ‘kills’ 200 ‘terrorists’, Kabul ‘kills’ 58 soldiers. Here’s what we know Vance also said that the Donald Trump administration will have a lot of work to ensure the war in Gaza "stays ended". “The reason why we’re at this moment … is because the president of the United States. He gave unusual authorities to people who had never been in diplomacy before, he actually broke the mold,” Vance said. “Instead of doing diplomacy the same old way that it had failed for the past 30 or 40 years. He gave Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner a remarkable amount of authority to go and get a peace deal done," the US VP added. He clarified that the US was not planning to put troops in Israel or Gaza to ensure the longevity of the ceasefire. “He is not planning to put boots on the ground in Gaza or Israel,” Vance said. Also read: Zelensky seeks additional air defence systems, missiles in call with Macron “We have central command troops that are already there that are going to monitor this peace proposal," he added.

This came after a spokesperson for Israel’s Prime Minister’s Office said hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and detainees were set to be released on Monday.&nbsp;

US has a lot to do to ensure war in Gaza stays ended. No plans to deploy troops in region: JD Vance

Public opinion and media narratives play an informal role in shaping perceptions. Trump’s actions were often seen as nationalist rather than globally conciliatory, leading to scepticism among international observers about awarding him the Peace Prize.

Public opinion and media narratives play an informal role in shaping perceptions. Trump’s actions were often seen as nationalist rather than globally conciliatory, leading to scepticism among international observers about awarding him the Peace Prize.

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Far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir announced on Thursday (October 9) that his Otzma Yehudit party will vote against the first phase of the ceasefire deal announced. In the first phase, Hamas will release all hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. Ben Gvir said that for now, he was not exiting Benjamin Netanyahu's political party, but if Hamas is not dismantled, Otzma Yehudit will “bring down the government.”&nbsp;Moreover, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, a fellow far-right leader, likewise announced that his Religious Zionism party would oppose the deal. “Our hearts are filled with joy, happiness, and excitement that all the hostages are expected to return home,” the minister says in a statement.&nbsp;“But alongside this joy, we must not — under any circumstances — ignore the question of the price: the release of thousands of terrorists, including 250 murderers who are expected to be freed from prisons," he added.&nbsp;‘Netanyahu has achieved his objectives in Gaza’&nbsp;Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has achieved the three war goals he had in Gaza, his spokesperson Shosh Bedrosian claimed. Speaking in a televised briefing, Bedrosian stated on Netanyahu's behalf. This came amid the Israeli preparations to ratify the hostage release and the ceasefire agreement announced. In her statement, Bedrosian said, “We have hit a critical point in this war. From day one in this war, the prime minister laid out three objectives — the return of all of our hostages, the defeat and dismantling of Hamas and ensuring Gaza no longer poses a threat to Israel.”&nbsp;In a statement suggesting a declaration of victory, she said, “All of the prime minister’s objectives have now been achieved.”&nbsp;Hamas rejects Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza&nbsp;A senior Hamas official has reportedly said that the Palestinian militant group rejects the proposal of US President Donald Trump for an interim "Board of Peace" to oversee Gaza's administration, headed by the US president himself. Senior Hamas official Osama Hamdan told the Qatar-based broadcaster Al Arab on Thursday (October 9), "No Palestinian would accept this. All the factions, including the Palestinian Authority, reject this." The statement came after Israel and Hamas agreed on a ceasefire deal to free hostages held in Gaza in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails following indirect negotiations in Egypt.

Ben Gvir said that for now, he was not exiting Benjamin Netanyahu political party, but if Hamas is not dismantled, Otzma Yehudit will bring down the government.

Far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir announced on Thursday (October 9) that his Otzma Yehudit party will vote against the first phase of the ceasefire deal announced. In the first phase, Hamas will release all hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. Ben Gvir said that for now, he was not exiting Benjamin Netanyahu's political party, but if Hamas is not dismantled, Otzma Yehudit will “bring down the government.” Moreover, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, a fellow far-right leader, likewise announced that his Religious Zionism party would oppose the deal. “Our hearts are filled with joy, happiness, and excitement that all the hostages are expected to return home,” the minister says in a statement. “But alongside this joy, we must not — under any circumstances — ignore the question of the price: the release of thousands of terrorists, including 250 murderers who are expected to be freed from prisons," he added. ‘Netanyahu has achieved his objectives in Gaza’ Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has achieved the three war goals he had in Gaza, his spokesperson Shosh Bedrosian claimed. Speaking in a televised briefing, Bedrosian stated on Netanyahu's behalf. This came amid the Israeli preparations to ratify the hostage release and the ceasefire agreement announced. In her statement, Bedrosian said, “We have hit a critical point in this war. From day one in this war, the prime minister laid out three objectives — the return of all of our hostages, the defeat and dismantling of Hamas and ensuring Gaza no longer poses a threat to Israel.” In a statement suggesting a declaration of victory, she said, “All of the prime minister’s objectives have now been achieved.” Hamas rejects Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza A senior Hamas official has reportedly said that the Palestinian militant group rejects the proposal of US President Donald Trump for an interim "Board of Peace" to oversee Gaza's administration, headed by the US president himself. Senior Hamas official Osama Hamdan told the Qatar-based broadcaster Al Arab on Thursday (October 9), "No Palestinian would accept this. All the factions, including the Palestinian Authority, reject this." The statement came after Israel and Hamas agreed on a ceasefire deal to free hostages held in Gaza in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails following indirect negotiations in Egypt.

Ben Gvir said that for now, he was not exiting Benjamin Netanyahu's political party, but if Hamas is not dismantled, Otzma Yehudit will “bring down the government.”

Netanyahu's aide Ben Gvir opposes hostage release and Gaza peace, warns to 'bring down' Israeli government

A senior Hamas official has reportedly said that the Palestinian militant group rejects the proposal of US President Donald Trump for an interim "Board of Peace" to oversee Gaza's administration, headed by the US president himself. Senior Hamas official Osama Hamdan told the Qatar-based broadcaster Al Arab on Thursday (October 9), "No Palestinian would accept this. All the factions, including the Palestinian Authority, reject this." The statement came after Israel and Hamas agreed on a ceasefire deal to free hostages held in Gaza in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails following indirect negotiations in Egypt.&nbsp;The supervisory "Board of Peace" committee, which Trump has said he would chair, will also include former British Prime Minister Tony Blair. "No one would accept a return to the era of mandates and colonialism," Hamdan said.&nbsp;‘Netanyahu has achieved his objectives in Gaza'&nbsp;Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has achieved the three war goals he had in Gaza, his spokesperson Shosh Bedrosian claimed. Speaking in a televised briefing, Bedrosian stated on Netanyahu's behalf. This came amid the Israeli preparations to ratify the hostage release and the ceasefire agreement announced.In her statement, Bedrosian said, “We have hit a critical point in this war. From day one in this war, the prime minister laid out three objectives — the return of all of our hostages, the defeat and dismantling of Hamas and ensuring Gaza no longer poses a threat to Israel.”&nbsp;In a statement suggesting a declaration of victory, she said, “All of the prime minister’s objectives have now been achieved.”&nbsp;Netanyahu's 3 war objectives&nbsp;In August, Netanyahu held a government meeting on how he would brief his army on achieving the three specific war objectives in Gaza as he vowed to work to ensure Gaza "never again threatens Israel." Talking in the meeting, Netanyahu said, "1,955 years ago, just after the Ninth of [the Hebrew month of] Av, we suffered our greatest fall ever, which changed the face of Jewish history. Since then, we have been divided, separated and fighting each other."

The statement came after Israel and Hamas agreed on a ceasefire deal to free hostages held in Gaza in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails following indirect negotiations in Egypt.

A senior Hamas official has reportedly said that the Palestinian militant group rejects the proposal of US President Donald Trump for an interim "Board of Peace" to oversee Gaza's administration, headed by the US president himself. Senior Hamas official Osama Hamdan told the Qatar-based broadcaster Al Arab on Thursday (October 9), "No Palestinian would accept this. All the factions, including the Palestinian Authority, reject this." The statement came after Israel and Hamas agreed on a ceasefire deal to free hostages held in Gaza in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails following indirect negotiations in Egypt. The supervisory "Board of Peace" committee, which Trump has said he would chair, will also include former British Prime Minister Tony Blair. "No one would accept a return to the era of mandates and colonialism," Hamdan said. ‘Netanyahu has achieved his objectives in Gaza' Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has achieved the three war goals he had in Gaza, his spokesperson Shosh Bedrosian claimed. Speaking in a televised briefing, Bedrosian stated on Netanyahu's behalf. This came amid the Israeli preparations to ratify the hostage release and the ceasefire agreement announced. In her statement, Bedrosian said, “We have hit a critical point in this war. From day one in this war, the prime minister laid out three objectives — the return of all of our hostages, the defeat and dismantling of Hamas and ensuring Gaza no longer poses a threat to Israel.” In a statement suggesting a declaration of victory, she said, “All of the prime minister’s objectives have now been achieved.” Netanyahu's 3 war objectives In August, Netanyahu held a government meeting on how he would brief his army on achieving the three specific war objectives in Gaza as he vowed to work to ensure Gaza "never again threatens Israel." Talking in the meeting, Netanyahu said, "1,955 years ago, just after the Ninth of [the Hebrew month of] Av, we suffered our greatest fall ever, which changed the face of Jewish history. Since then, we have been divided, separated and fighting each other."

The statement came after Israel and Hamas agreed on a ceasefire deal to free hostages held in Gaza in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails following indirect negotiations in Egypt.

‘No Palestinian would accept this’: Hamas rejects Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza

United States President Donald Trump had a telephonic conversation with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu after Israel and Hamas agreed for the first phase of Gaza peace plan. Speaking to media outlets, Trump said that Gaza will be a peaceful and safer place now. The US president also said that Netanyahu now thinks that he will be liked by everybody and people will love Israel again. Trump also mentioned Iran and said that such a war situation may not happen again.&nbsp;Trump said, “It's brought the whole world together. It's amazing. I've never seen anything. It's so good for Israel. I spoke to Bibi Netanyahu just a little while ago, he called. He said. I can't believe it, he said. Everybody's liking me now if they meaning him, he said. And I said that more importantly, they're loving Israel again and they really are. It's said Israel cannot fight the world.”&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-says-israel-hamas-have-both-agreed-on-first-phase-1759980043635/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-says-israel-hamas-have-both-agreed-on-first-phase-1759980043635/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;He also added, “I don't know if it could ever happen again. It was just a set of circumstances, like, for instance, taking out the nuclear, the potential nuclear power of Iran." The Republican president, "Well Gaza is going to be a peaceful, much safer place. Obviously it's been blown to pieces and this is just not by Israel. This is over years and years and years."&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-all-parties-will-be-treated-fairly-trump-says-israel-hamas-agree-for-first-phase-of-gaza-peace-deal-what-this-means-1759972952145">'This is a GREAT Day': Trump says Israel and Hamas agree for first phase of Gaza peace deal - What this means</a><h2>First phase of Gaza plan agreed by Israel and Hamas</h2>Taking to Truth Social platform, Trump announced, “I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first Phase of our Peace Plan. This means that ALL of the Hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw their Troops to an agreed upon line as the first steps toward a Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace.” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a written statement that all the hostages held by Hamas “will be home soon.” He said he would convene his government on Thursday to approve the agreement. In the Egyptian resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh, during the high-stakes talks, senior envoys from the US, Qatar and Turkey were present. Trump was represented by his son-in-law Jared Kushner and special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Israel was represented by Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, a close confidant of Netanyahu.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/what-hamas-did-on-october-7-2023-that-prompted-devastating-response-from-israel-a-look-back-1759822777152">What Hamas did on 7 October, 2023, that prompted devastating response from Israel: A look back</a><h2>How Israel and Hamas responded after the first phase decision</h2>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a written statement that all the hostages held by Hamas “will be home soon.” He said he would convene his government on Thursday to approve the agreement. Netanyahu and Trump spoke by phone and congratulated each other on an "historic achievement," and the Israeli prime minister invited the US president to address Israel’s parliament.&nbsp;&nbsp;In a statement, Hamas confirmed it has agreed for a hostage-prisoner exchange and an Israeli withdrawal from the enclave. But the group called on Trump and guarantor states to ensure Israel fully implements the ceasefire.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/gaza-peace-deal-hamas-might-be-unable-to-return-all-slain-hostages-to-isarel-here-s-why-1759951835082/amp">Gaza peace deal: Hamas might be unable to return all slain hostages to Isarel - Here’s why</a>

Trump spoke with Netanyahu after Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of a Gaza peace plan. He called it a historic achievement, predicting peace and safety in Gaza. The deal includes hostage release and Israeli troop withdrawal. Talks were held in Egypt.

United States President Donald Trump had a telephonic conversation with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu after Israel and Hamas agreed for the first phase of Gaza peace plan. Speaking to media outlets, Trump said that Gaza will be a peaceful and safer place now. The US president also said that Netanyahu now thinks that he will be liked by everybody and people will love Israel again. Trump also mentioned Iran and said that such a war situation may not happen again. Trump said, “It's brought the whole world together. It's amazing. I've never seen anything. It's so good for Israel. I spoke to Bibi Netanyahu just a little while ago, he called. He said. I can't believe it, he said. Everybody's liking me now if they meaning him, he said. And I said that more importantly, they're loving Israel again and they really are. It's said Israel cannot fight the world.” https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-says-israel-hamas-have-both-agreed-on-first-phase-1759980043635/embed He also added, “I don't know if it could ever happen again. It was just a set of circumstances, like, for instance, taking out the nuclear, the potential nuclear power of Iran." The Republican president, "Well Gaza is going to be a peaceful, much safer place. Obviously it's been blown to pieces and this is just not by Israel. This is over years and years and years." Also Read | 'This is a GREAT Day': Trump says Israel and Hamas agree for first phase of Gaza peace deal - What this means First phase of Gaza plan agreed by Israel and Hamas Taking to Truth Social platform, Trump announced, “I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first Phase of our Peace Plan. This means that ALL of the Hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw their Troops to an agreed upon line as the first steps toward a Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace.” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a written statement that all the hostages held by Hamas “will be home soon.” He said he would convene his government on Thursday to approve the agreement. In the Egyptian resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh, during the high-stakes talks, senior envoys from the US, Qatar and Turkey were present. Trump was represented by his son-in-law Jared Kushner and special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Israel was represented by Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, a close confidant of Netanyahu. Also Read | What Hamas did on 7 October, 2023, that prompted devastating response from Israel: A look back How Israel and Hamas responded after the first phase decision Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a written statement that all the hostages held by Hamas “will be home soon.” He said he would convene his government on Thursday to approve the agreement. Netanyahu and Trump spoke by phone and congratulated each other on an "historic achievement," and the Israeli prime minister invited the US president to address Israel’s parliament. In a statement, Hamas confirmed it has agreed for a hostage-prisoner exchange and an Israeli withdrawal from the enclave. But the group called on Trump and guarantor states to ensure Israel fully implements the ceasefire. Also Read | Gaza peace deal: Hamas might be unable to return all slain hostages to Isarel - Here’s why

Trump spoke with Netanyahu after Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of a Gaza peace plan. He called it a historic achievement, predicting peace and safety in Gaza. The deal includes hostage release and Israeli troop withdrawal. Talks were held in Egypt.

'Everybody's liking me now': Trump speaks to Netanyahu after Hamas agrees for first phase of Gaza peace plan

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Oct 8) announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of Gaza plan. The first phase calls for the release of all hostages by Hamas and a ceasefire. The decision was reached after indirect talks in Egypt between Hamas and Israel over Trump’s 20-point framework to bring peace to the Palestinian enclave.&nbsp;Taking to Truth Social platform, Trump announced, “I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first Phase of our Peace Plan. This means that ALL of the Hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw their Troops to an agreed upon line as the first steps toward a Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace.” &nbsp;Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a written statement that all the hostages held by Hamas “will be home soon.” He said he would convene his government on Thursday to approve the agreement.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20251009/image-1759974853775.png"></figure>&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/what-hamas-did-on-october-7-2023-that-prompted-devastating-response-from-israel-a-look-back-1759822777152">What Hamas did on 7 October, 2023, that prompted devastating response from Israel: A look back</a>&nbsp;Earlier, Trump said that if the deal was almost done, then he may travel to Egypt this weekend, possibly leaving as soon as Saturday. He also thanked Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey for working as mediators to bring peace in the Middle East. "This is a GREAT Day for the Arab and Muslim World, Israel, all surrounding Nations, and the United States of America, and we thank the mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey, who worked with us to make this Historic and Unprecedented Event happen," he added. Netanyahu and Trump spoke by phone and congratulated each other on an "historic achievement," and the Israeli prime minister invited the US president to address Israel’s parliament.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/gaza-peace-deal-hamas-might-be-unable-to-return-all-slain-hostages-to-isarel-here-s-why-1759951835082/amp">Gaza peace deal: Hamas might be unable to return all slain hostages to Isarel - Here’s why</a>&nbsp;In a statement, Hamas confirmed it has agreed for a hostage-prisoner exchange and an Israeli withdrawal from the enclave. But the group called on Trump and guarantor states to ensure Israel fully implements the ceasefire. In the Egyptian resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh, during the high-stakes talks, senior envoys from the US, Qatar and Turkey were present. Trump was represented by his son-in-law Jared Kushner and special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Israel was represented by Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, a close confidant of Netanyahu.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-hamas-war-how-did-2-years-of-conflict-affect-gaza-in-numbers-1759849558528">Israel-Hamas war: How did 2 years of conflict affect Gaza - In numbers</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Reuters reported quoting a Hamas source said that all the living hostages would be handed over within 72 hours of the Israeli government approving the deal. Hamas officials have insisted it will take longer to recover the bodies of dead hostages, believed to number about 28, from Gaza’s rubble. An Israeli government spokesperson said the hostage release was expected to begin on Saturday.&nbsp;

Trump announced Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of a peace deal involving hostage release and a ceasefire. Talks were held in Egypt with mediation by Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey. Hostage release may begin within 72 hours after Israeli approval.

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Oct 8) announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of Gaza plan. The first phase calls for the release of all hostages by Hamas and a ceasefire. The decision was reached after indirect talks in Egypt between Hamas and Israel over Trump’s 20-point framework to bring peace to the Palestinian enclave. Taking to Truth Social platform, Trump announced, “I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first Phase of our Peace Plan. This means that ALL of the Hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw their Troops to an agreed upon line as the first steps toward a Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace.” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a written statement that all the hostages held by Hamas “will be home soon.” He said he would convene his government on Thursday to approve the agreement. Also Read | What Hamas did on 7 October, 2023, that prompted devastating response from Israel: A look back Earlier, Trump said that if the deal was almost done, then he may travel to Egypt this weekend, possibly leaving as soon as Saturday. He also thanked Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey for working as mediators to bring peace in the Middle East. "This is a GREAT Day for the Arab and Muslim World, Israel, all surrounding Nations, and the United States of America, and we thank the mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey, who worked with us to make this Historic and Unprecedented Event happen," he added. Netanyahu and Trump spoke by phone and congratulated each other on an "historic achievement," and the Israeli prime minister invited the US president to address Israel’s parliament. Also Read | Gaza peace deal: Hamas might be unable to return all slain hostages to Isarel - Here’s why In a statement, Hamas confirmed it has agreed for a hostage-prisoner exchange and an Israeli withdrawal from the enclave. But the group called on Trump and guarantor states to ensure Israel fully implements the ceasefire. In the Egyptian resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh, during the high-stakes talks, senior envoys from the US, Qatar and Turkey were present. Trump was represented by his son-in-law Jared Kushner and special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Israel was represented by Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, a close confidant of Netanyahu. Also Read | Israel-Hamas war: How did 2 years of conflict affect Gaza - In numbers Meanwhile, Reuters reported quoting a Hamas source said that all the living hostages would be handed over within 72 hours of the Israeli government approving the deal. Hamas officials have insisted it will take longer to recover the bodies of dead hostages, believed to number about 28, from Gaza’s rubble. An Israeli government spokesperson said the hostage release was expected to begin on Saturday.

Trump announced Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of a peace deal involving hostage release and a ceasefire. Talks were held in Egypt with mediation by Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey. Hostage release may begin within 72 hours after Israeli approval.

'This is a GREAT Day': Trump says Israel and Hamas agree for first phase of Gaza peace deal - What this means

A ceasefire in Lebanon in 2024, followed by a ceasefire in Gaza in 2025. The Israeli war machine, on paper, agreed to peace, but it continues its assault on Lebanon and the Gaza Strip. As peace talks continue in Egypt between Hamas and Israel over Trump's supposed ‘peace plan’, 10 people, including three aid seekers, were killed by Israeli forces on October 6. This draws parallels with another Middle Eastern conflict, between Israel and Lebanon, where a ceasefire was agreed, but severe violations and incessant bombings are still being carried out by Israel. Reducing the ceasefire to a mere performance that institutionalises and justifies the ongoing aggression.<h2>Lebanon ceasefire -2024</h2>On November 27, 2024, almost a year ago, Israel and Lebanon agreed to a ceasefire brokered by the United States and France. The deal was simple: Hezbollah would withdraw to the North of the Litani River, and the Lebanese Armed Forces and the Lebanese Security Forces could only continue to exist in the South of the Litani River, and Israel would withdraw its forces outside of the blue line in 60 days, in a phased manner. But within three hours of the agreement, Lebanese media reported that Israeli Forces fired on the Southern Lebanese town of Khiam and wounded video journalists from AP and Sputnik. Israel claims that Lebanese commanders entered the border town of Kafar Kila, but no reports of arrest or shooting were provided. Just within 6 days, Israel violated the ceasefire 52 times, killing at least 15, including civilians. As of now, independent trackers confirm over 4,500 ceasefire violations from Israel<h2>Gaza peace plans</h2>Qatari and Egyptian mediators on both sides are working to achieve a peace deal between Israel and Hamas. But several details become major sticking points. For example, Israel says there has been no cease-fire in place and its military continues to act for “defensive purposes”. Since Friday, when US President Donald Trump urged Israel to stop bombing, Israel has killed 104 and continued to bomb across the territory.&nbsp;&nbsp;Domestically, Israel is boiling; a peace with Hamas would see the Knesset fall. Netanyahu's coalition partner, Itmar Ben Gvir, has threatened, ‘We will not be part of a national defeat that will bring eternal shame’, and they will quit the coalition. Itamar Ben Gvir and Benjamin Netanyahu, and their right-wing parties had previously, following the signing of the Oslo Accords in 1995 had created an atmosphere of hatred and hostility which led to the assassination of the then Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. There was one instance when Ben Gvir said on national television, "We got to his car, and we'll get to him too."&nbsp;Moreover, Israeli media reported that Israel plans to control 25 per cent of the Gaza Strip and maintain security control for an indefinite time. “It is very likely that this is a trap set by Trump and Netanyahu for Hamas," said Tamir Morag, Diplomatic correspondent of Channel 14 of Israel. The report added that Washington understands Israel's need to maintain security control over Gaza. It plans to keep a vast barren strip along the Gaza coastline. Israeli state broadcaster KAN reported that Israel intends to hold on to the Philadelphi Corridor at the Egypt-Gaza border, Hill 70” (Tal al-70 or Tal al-Mantar), a hill east of Shujaiya in Gaza City. The hill is at an altitude and is a surveillance point for Gaza City; a panopticon to monitor Gaza, like an open-air prison.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Israel’s ongoing assaults in Gaza and Lebanon expose the hollow nature of U.S.-brokered ceasefires and Trump’s so-called peace plan.

A ceasefire in Lebanon in 2024, followed by a ceasefire in Gaza in 2025. The Israeli war machine, on paper, agreed to peace, but it continues its assault on Lebanon and the Gaza Strip. As peace talks continue in Egypt between Hamas and Israel over Trump's supposed ‘peace plan’, 10 people, including three aid seekers, were killed by Israeli forces on October 6. This draws parallels with another Middle Eastern conflict, between Israel and Lebanon, where a ceasefire was agreed, but severe violations and incessant bombings are still being carried out by Israel. Reducing the ceasefire to a mere performance that institutionalises and justifies the ongoing aggression. Lebanon ceasefire -2024 On November 27, 2024, almost a year ago, Israel and Lebanon agreed to a ceasefire brokered by the United States and France. The deal was simple: Hezbollah would withdraw to the North of the Litani River, and the Lebanese Armed Forces and the Lebanese Security Forces could only continue to exist in the South of the Litani River, and Israel would withdraw its forces outside of the blue line in 60 days, in a phased manner. But within three hours of the agreement, Lebanese media reported that Israeli Forces fired on the Southern Lebanese town of Khiam and wounded video journalists from AP and Sputnik. Israel claims that Lebanese commanders entered the border town of Kafar Kila, but no reports of arrest or shooting were provided. Just within 6 days, Israel violated the ceasefire 52 times, killing at least 15, including civilians. As of now, independent trackers confirm over 4,500 ceasefire violations from Israel Gaza peace plans Qatari and Egyptian mediators on both sides are working to achieve a peace deal between Israel and Hamas. But several details become major sticking points. For example, Israel says there has been no cease-fire in place and its military continues to act for “defensive purposes”. Since Friday, when US President Donald Trump urged Israel to stop bombing, Israel has killed 104 and continued to bomb across the territory. Domestically, Israel is boiling; a peace with Hamas would see the Knesset fall. Netanyahu's coalition partner, Itmar Ben Gvir, has threatened, ‘We will not be part of a national defeat that will bring eternal shame’, and they will quit the coalition. Itamar Ben Gvir and Benjamin Netanyahu, and their right-wing parties had previously, following the signing of the Oslo Accords in 1995 had created an atmosphere of hatred and hostility which led to the assassination of the then Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. There was one instance when Ben Gvir said on national television, "We got to his car, and we'll get to him too." Moreover, Israeli media reported that Israel plans to control 25 per cent of the Gaza Strip and maintain security control for an indefinite time. “It is very likely that this is a trap set by Trump and Netanyahu for Hamas," said Tamir Morag, Diplomatic correspondent of Channel 14 of Israel. The report added that Washington understands Israel's need to maintain security control over Gaza. It plans to keep a vast barren strip along the Gaza coastline. Israeli state broadcaster KAN reported that Israel intends to hold on to the Philadelphi Corridor at the Egypt-Gaza border, Hill 70” (Tal al-70 or Tal al-Mantar), a hill east of Shujaiya in Gaza City. The hill is at an altitude and is a surveillance point for Gaza City; a panopticon to monitor Gaza, like an open-air prison.

Israel’s ongoing assaults in Gaza and Lebanon expose the hollow nature of U.S.-brokered ceasefires and Trump’s so-called peace plan.

From Beirut to Gaza, ceasefire that legitimises war: Washington calls for truce, Israel continues to kill