In a major development, Israel has frozen its offensive operations in Gaza City, shifting its forces to defensive positions only. This move follows U.S. President Trump’s call to stop bombings after Hamas signaled readiness to release all 48 Israeli hostages held in Gaza 🛑🤝.
According to an Israel Defense Forces statement, IDF Chief Eyal Zamir convened a special situation assessment with senior officers overnight. Under directives from the political echelon, teams are already preparing to roll out the first phase of Trump’s 20-point plan for the hostages’ safe return.
The Prime Minister’s Office said, "In light of Hamas’s response, Israel is preparing to immediately implement the first phase of Trump’s plan for the immediate release of all hostages." It added that full cooperation with the U.S. team is underway to end the war in line with shared principles 🕊️.
Hamas has agreed in principle to the proposed exchange and is ready to negotiate implementation. The group also pledged to transfer Gaza’s administration to independent technocrats backed by Arab and Islamic states, welcoming international oversight on reconstruction and governance.
Next up: Israel plans to send a negotiating team to finalize details—covering a truce, hostages’ return, release of Palestinian prisoners, and a framework for Gaza’s future under international law. The venue for talks has yet to be confirmed, but Doha remains a strong contender.
From Dhaka to Jakarta, young people across South and Southeast Asia are following the story, hoping this pause sparks a lasting ceasefire and paves the way for peace and rebuilding in Gaza 🌍✨.
Reference(s):
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