Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's apology call and a personal moment between U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Hamas' top negotiator were key to securing a Gaza ceasefire, with Trump’s peace plan facilitating direct talks and emphasizing human empathy to bridge divides.
Israel's Defense Ministry is preparing for a potential full-scale military operation against Hamas in Gaza if the group rejects US-led peace initiatives, which include demands for hostage releases and disarmament. The IDF is coordinating with the US and international forces to dismantle Hamas infrastructure, with ongoing efforts to recover hostages and bodies, amid tensions over Hamas's claims of returning some hostages and Israel's skepticism.
The article details the timeline of the negotiations leading to a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, including the development of President Trump's 20-point peace plan, diplomatic efforts involving Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, and the U.S., and the key breakthroughs that led to the agreement, such as hostage releases and Israeli apologies, culminating in the implementation phase of the ceasefire.
The Israeli government is set to vote on a US-brokered ceasefire plan with Hamas in Gaza, which includes the release of all hostages, Israeli military withdrawal, and prisoner releases. US President Donald Trump predicts hostages will be freed early next week and plans to visit the region. The deal has received mixed reactions, with regional and international support, and efforts are underway to implement the agreement and address subsequent issues.
The mother of Israeli hostage Tamir Nimrodi, abducted by Hamas two years ago, expresses hope that US President Trump's peace plan will lead to the release of all hostages in Gaza, amid ongoing indirect talks between Hamas and Israel. She remains uncertain about her son's fate but clings to hope for his return and the implementation of a deal that could bring closure to families.
Negotiations between Israel and Hamas over Gaza's future are ongoing, with key sticking points including hostage releases, disarmament, governance, and Israeli military withdrawal, despite some agreement on a framework proposed by Donald Trump.
US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are heading to Egypt to negotiate a Gaza ceasefire and hostage exchange, with Trump claiming the deal is 'very close'. The talks follow recent Israeli strikes and Hamas' willingness to release hostages, amid ongoing violence and international concerns about the conflict.
Hamas will review Trump's peace plan for Gaza, which demands disarmament and international oversight, amid mixed regional reactions and ongoing violence, with Israel supporting the plan and Hamas considering its response after internal discussions.
A senior Hamas official has indicated that Hamas is likely to reject Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza, criticizing it for serving Israeli interests and ignoring Palestinian needs, especially regarding disarmament and the deployment of an international force. The plan faces opposition from Hamas and other Palestinian factions, with concerns over trust, hostages, and potential Israeli military actions, amid ongoing violence and humanitarian crises in Gaza.