It was a plot twist straight out of a Netflix drama: Israel, which has been pushing hard to take control of Gaza City, announced on Saturday morning that offensive operations are on hold. Instead, the IDF is switching to a defensive stance – all eyes now on negotiations. 🔴
The move came after U.S. President Donald Trump threw down a 20-point peace plan and demanded an immediate stop to the bombing. Big moment: Hamas replied that it's ready in principle to release all 48 Israeli hostages held in Gaza. 🤝
Tel Aviv insiders say a negotiating team is gearing up to seal the deal. We're talking a truce in Gaza, the hostages' safe return, the release of Palestinians from Israeli jails, and an international team to oversee Gaza's rebuild and governance after the conflict ends.
Night-owl alert: IDF chief Eyal Zamir gathered top brass overnight for a special situation assessment. The goal? Fast-track Phase One of Trump's release plan. Meanwhile, the Israeli Prime Minister's Office said that 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.
Hamas has also pledged to hand over Gaza's administration to independent technocrats backed by Arab and Islamic states. They say they welcome international efforts to end the conflict and shape Gaza's future under international law. 🌐
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