Israeli political leaders ordered the military to suspend its Gaza City offensive after President Donald Trump requested a halt to strikes as part of his hostage release plan. Israeli Army Radio and broadcaster Kan reported the directive came from Washington. Trump's proposal requires Hamas to free all remaining captives within 72 hours after Israel stops operations and pulls back forces to an agreed line.
The United States instructed Israel to limit Gaza actions to defensive maneuvers on Saturday. The Israeli military warned on social media that areas north of Wadi Gaza remain dangerous combat zones and advised residents to relocate south. Troops continue surrounding Gaza City while aerial strikes decreased in intensity but persisted. At least 20 Palestinians have died in attacks across the territory since dawn.
Negotiations between Israeli and American officials on Trump's framework will begin soon. The plan calls for releasing 250 Palestinian prisoners with life sentences and 1,700 detainees held after Oct. 7, 2023. A transitional government without Hamas control would follow the prisoner exchanges to establish Gaza as a demilitarized zone.
The United States instructed Israel to limit Gaza actions to defensive maneuvers on Saturday. The Israeli military warned on social media that areas north of Wadi Gaza remain dangerous combat zones and advised residents to relocate south. Troops continue surrounding Gaza City while aerial strikes decreased in intensity but persisted. At least 20 Palestinians have died in attacks across the territory since dawn.
Negotiations between Israeli and American officials on Trump's framework will begin soon. The plan calls for releasing 250 Palestinian prisoners with life sentences and 1,700 detainees held after Oct. 7, 2023. A transitional government without Hamas control would follow the prisoner exchanges to establish Gaza as a demilitarized zone.
