A group of settlers attacked citizen Mahmoud Abdul Rahman Raddad and his wife today, Thursday, while they were working on their land located between the towns of Zawiya and Rafat in the west of Salfit Governorate.

Local sources reported that the settlers, who came from the colonial pastoral outpost established in the area, expelled the citizen and his wife from their land and severely beat them, before stealing the olive harvest that he was collecting on a cart.

Colonists burned a residential tent today, Thursday, and destroyed fodder in the Masafer Yatta area south of Hebron.

Activist Osama Makhamra reported that a group of colonists threw a Molotov cocktail at the residential tent of citizen Ali Mohammed Al-Shawahin in Wadi Al-Jawaya, which led to its complete burning along with all its furniture, without any injuries to the Al-Shawahin family as they were not present in the residence at that time.

They also destroyed a quantity of fodder that was stored next to the residence. The residents of those areas suffer from ongoing attacks by colonists, which have recently seen a significant escalation and an increase in frequency.

Most of these attacks are now deliberately targeting the lives of citizens, as happened yesterday, Wednesday, when a colonist attempted twice to run over several children and citizens in the Shaab Al-Batam area and Khillat Al-Dhab in Masafer Yatta.

A woman and her two children were injured with bruises and wounds after being run over by a colonist last Monday while they were at the northern entrance of Yatta town.

Since dawn on Thursday, attention has turned to Israeli movements within the Gaza Strip following the announcement of the start of the first phase of military withdrawal, in a step described as the beginning of the implementation of the Sharm El-Sheikh agreement to stop the war and exchange prisoners.

According to the official Israeli broadcasting authority, three Israeli military units that were fighting in Gaza City and the refugee camps in the northern part of the strip began an organized withdrawal from their positions, preparing to reposition according to what is known as the 'yellow line' mentioned in the American peace plan announced by President Donald Trump.

The map attached to the initial withdrawal plan showed that the areas of Rafah, Beit Hanoun, and the Philadelphia Corridor would remain under Israeli control at this stage.

The 'yellow line,' which appeared on the map, illustrates the first phase of the American plan announced by Trump last week, under which the Israeli army is expected to withdraw from northern Gaza to the outskirts of Rafah, coinciding with the implementation of the prisoner and body exchange process.

According to the drawn path, the withdrawal begins from Beit Hanoun in the north, passing through Beit Lahiya, Gaza City, Al-Bureij, Deir al-Balah, Khan Younis, and Khuza'a, reaching Rafah in the southern part of the strip.

Thus, it will be a gradual longitudinal withdrawal extending from north to south, crossing the main population centers in Gaza.

An Israeli occupation army source told Reuters that the first phase of the partial withdrawal would be completed within 24 hours, adding that the army 'is preparing to move to adjusted deployment lines.'

Meanwhile, the Israeli army radio confirmed that the three units deployed inside Gaza City had stopped advancing, and that the ongoing operations 'aim only to remove threats and secure the withdrawal route.'

These movements come after Trump announced early Thursday that the Israeli occupation and Hamas had signed the first phase of the 20-point peace plan, which begins with the release of prisoners from both sides and a ceasefire.

While the Israeli government is expected to officially ratify the agreement within hours, the occupation's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that he would hold a government meeting on Thursday to ratify the announced agreement, which is expected to end the war in Gaza.

The Israeli army announced on Thursday that it has begun operational preparations to transition to "new deployment lines" within the Gaza Strip, in implementation of the agreement reached with the Hamas movement as part of U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end the war and exchange prisoners.

It stated in a statement: "Continuing the directives of the political level and based on the assessment of the situation, the Israeli army has begun operational preparations in anticipation of implementing the agreement, and in this context, field preparations and measures are being taken to transition to suitable new deployment lines in the near future."

It added: "The army continues its deployment in the field and its readiness for any potential operational development." Early Thursday, the Islamic Resistance Movement "Hamas" announced reaching an agreement to end the war on the Gaza Strip, Israel's withdrawal from it, the entry of aid into the area, and the exchange of prisoners.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced that he would hold a meeting later on Thursday to approve the ceasefire agreement and the exchange of prisoners in the Gaza Strip.

The Israeli occupation continues its war on the Gaza Strip for the 734th consecutive day, as airstrikes and artillery shelling on various areas of the strip continued this Thursday morning.

These developments come despite the announcement early this morning of reaching a ceasefire agreement in the Sharm El Sheikh negotiations, while Palestinians await the implementation of the agreement amid ongoing humanitarian suffering and severe famine.

Our correspondents reported that the occupation forces continued their military operations this morning despite news of the agreement, with the assaults including: gunfire from an "Apache" helicopter on the Shuja'iyya neighborhood, and artillery and aerial bombardment on the neighborhoods of Zaitoun, Tuffah, and Daraj, resulting in the martyrdom of two citizens.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas welcomed the agreement to halt the Israeli war in Gaza on Thursday, affirming that sovereignty over the territory belongs to the State of Palestine.

This came according to a statement reported by the official Palestinian news agency. Early Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Israel and the Islamic Resistance Movement "Hamas" had reached an agreement on the first phase of his plan for a ceasefire and prisoner exchange.

Abbas expressed hope that these efforts would be a precursor to reaching a permanent political solution, as President Trump announced, leading to the end of the Israeli occupation of the land of the State of Palestine and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the borders of June 4, 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

The current situation regarding the Gaza Strip is witnessing a cautious optimism following the announcement of an agreement on the first phase of the American plan for a ceasefire. However, there is a misunderstanding of the current situation.

This report reviews the reality of what has been achieved, clarifying the fundamental difference between "agreement on a truce" and "announcement of the end of the war." The current agreement, even if implemented, is merely a halt to military operations that are still ongoing at this moment, and does not in any way signify the end of the war.

It is essential to distinguish between two key phases to accurately understand the situation: the agreement phase (what has been reached) and the implementation phase (what has not yet happened). The implementation phase requires an official and clear announcement from all parties regarding the start date of the cessation of military operations.

After indirect negotiations in Sharm El Sheikh, it was announced that an agreement had been reached on the first phase of the American president's plan, which includes the following items: a ceasefire, prisoner exchange, humanitarian aid, and the return of displaced persons.

Despite the progress made, there are still substantial details that have not yet been clarified, making the road to ending the war long and complicated. The field situation remains unchanged until an official announcement is made regarding the timing of the start of implementation.

The ceasefire agreement between Hamas and the Israeli occupation, signed in Sharm El Sheikh under Egyptian, Qatari, and Turkish sponsorship, has sparked widespread international welcome, amid calls for the immediate implementation of its terms and the lifting of restrictions on humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.

The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the agreement, describing it as a "decisive diplomatic breakthrough after two years of devastating war," and called on all parties to fully adhere to its terms and ensure the unhindered flow of aid to civilians.

In the first European response, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed "deep relief at reaching the agreement," noting that "the intensive diplomatic efforts of the United States, Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey were crucial in achieving this breakthrough."

Starmer added that the implementation of the terms "without delay" and the lifting of humanitarian restrictions represent "a real test of the parties' seriousness in ending the war and paving the way for lasting peace."

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed the agreement, affirming his country's support for "any international effort that enhances regional stability and alleviates the suffering of the people of Gaza."

He stated in an official statement that Canada "encourages both parties to commit to the peace plan launched by U.S. President Donald Trump as a first step towards a comprehensive and lasting settlement."

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed hope that "the release of hostages and the enhancement of humanitarian aid for the people of Gaza will pave the way for genuine and sustainable peace in the Middle East."

He added that his country "supports all efforts that promote dialogue instead of confrontation, and restore hope to the peoples of the region."

In this context, Dutch Foreign Minister Kasper van Hoeven stated that the Gaza plan "represents an important step towards stability," emphasizing that "full implementation and maintaining calm are essential conditions for its success."

In the region, Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani welcomed the agreement, considering it "a real beginning towards lasting peace, after unprecedented humanitarian suffering in Gaza."

Egypt, for its part, confirmed its continued efforts to ensure the full implementation of the agreement's terms, while Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that "Hamas's positive response opens the door to a new phase that should be built on justice, not on force."

For its part, Amnesty International expressed "cautious hope" regarding the agreement, warning that any delay in implementation "could undermine international confidence in the peace process."

Meanwhile, the International Committee of the Red Cross announced its readiness to participate in prisoner exchange operations and expand humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip.

The agreement, which includes a comprehensive ceasefire, a gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces, and the release of prisoners from both sides, is seen as the first real test of the first phase of the peace plan announced by Trump, which aims to end the ongoing aggression against Gaza for two years.

On Thursday morning, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the agreement between the Israeli occupation and the Islamic Resistance Movement "Hamas" on the first phase of his plan to stop the war and exchange prisoners.

For its part, Hamas called on President Trump, the guarantor countries of the agreement, and various Arab, Islamic, and international parties to "oblige the occupation government to fully implement the terms of the agreement and not allow it to evade or procrastinate in applying what has been agreed upon."

Three Israeli military units began withdrawing from the city of Gaza on Thursday, in preparation for implementing U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end the war and exchange prisoners.

The official Israeli broadcasting authority stated: "Three army units that fought in the city of Gaza last night are evacuating their forces from the city and the refugee camps in its suburbs."

Early Thursday, Trump announced an agreement between Israel and the Islamic Resistance Movement "Hamas" on the first phase of his plan to stop the war and exchange prisoners.

The authority mentioned concerns about clashes with Palestinians who will attempt to return north today, so the forces are preparing to leave the city and its suburbs, and will move to the yellow line.

The yellow line is the first withdrawal line stipulated in Trump's plan.

The Israeli government is expected to approve the agreement on Thursday, in preparation for its implementation, including a gradual withdrawal from the Gaza Strip.

The Israeli army had previously announced, through statements in recent weeks, that three military units were operating in the city of Gaza and its surroundings.

With U.S. support, Israel has been committing genocide in Gaza since October 8, 2023, resulting in 67,183 deaths and 169,841 injuries, most of whom are children and women, and famine that claimed the lives of 460 Palestinians, including 154 children.

Israel has occupied Palestine and territories in Syria and Lebanon for decades, refusing to withdraw from them and to establish an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, based on the borders prior to the 1967 war.

The Israeli government is set to approve the Gaza agreement on Thursday, paving the way for a gradual withdrawal of the Israeli army from the territory and the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.

Early Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Israel and the Islamic Resistance Movement 'Hamas' had reached an agreement on the first phase of his plan for a ceasefire and prisoner exchange.

The Israeli Foreign Ministry stated via the American 'X' platform: 'According to the expected timeline, the political-security cabinet and the government are scheduled to meet at 15:00 today (Israel time).'

It clarified that the meeting will be dedicated to 'approving the release of Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the release of living hostages, as part of the first phase of the plan.'

Tel Aviv estimates that there are 48 Israeli captives in Gaza, of whom 20 are alive, while around 11,100 Palestinians are imprisoned in its jails, suffering from torture, starvation, and medical neglect, with many having died, according to Palestinian and Israeli human rights and media reports.

The ministry added: 'After about an hour (upon completing the cabinet meeting), the government will convene.'

It continued: 'At this stage, the government will not approve the remaining terms of the deal.'

It reported that 'after the government's approval, the Israeli army will begin its withdrawal to the line agreed upon with Hamas as part of the plan, with the withdrawal process to be completed within 24 hours.'

It further stated: 'As part of the withdrawal, the Israeli army will exit the city of Gaza, which it recently entered as part of the 'Gideon Vehicles 2' operation, while it will continue to control 53 percent of the territory of the sector.'

With American support, Israel has been committing genocide in Gaza since October 8, 2023, resulting in 67,183 deaths and 169,841 injuries, most of whom are children and women, and a famine that has claimed the lives of 460 Palestinians, including 154 children.

Israel has occupied Palestine and territories in Syria and Lebanon for decades, refusing to withdraw and allow for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, with East Jerusalem as its capital, along the borders prior to the 1967 war.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that "Israel" and the Palestinian Islamic resistance movement "Hamas" agreed during indirect negotiations held in Egypt to implement the first phase of his peace plan for the Gaza Strip.

For its part, Qatar, which, along with Egypt, the United States, and Turkey, contributed to mediating between Israel and Hamas, announced that both parties agreed "on all terms and mechanisms for implementing the first phase of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, leading to the cessation of war, the release of Israeli detainees and Palestinian prisoners, and the entry of aid."

In a post on his social media platform "Truth Social," Trump wrote that the agreement between Israel and Hamas "means that all hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw its forces to the agreed line, which are the first steps towards a strong, lasting, and eternal peace."

What does the agreement entail? According to a Hamas leader, the movement will release 20 living hostages in one batch in exchange for Israel releasing more than 2,000 Palestinian detainees, including 250 serving life sentences and 1,700 who were arrested since the war began two years ago.

For his part, a Palestinian source familiar with the negotiations announced that this exchange process should take place within 72 hours of the agreement's implementation, noting that "the agreement was made with the approval of the Palestinian factions."

The source added that the agreement, which will be officially signed in Egypt on Thursday, also stipulates the entry of at least 400 aid trucks daily into the Gaza Strip "during the first five days after the ceasefire."

The source clarified that this aid "will be increased in the coming days."

Additionally, "the agreement stipulates the return of displaced persons from the southern Gaza Strip to the city of Gaza and northern Gaza as soon as its implementation begins," according to the same source.

Hamas called in a statement for Trump to compel Israel to "fully implement the terms of the agreement and not allow it to evade or procrastinate in applying what has been agreed upon."

What are the next steps? According to Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Majid Al-Ansari, both sides "agreed on all terms and mechanisms for implementing the first phase of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, leading to the cessation of war, the release of Israeli detainees and Palestinian prisoners, and the entry of aid, with details to be announced later."

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he would head a government meeting on Thursday to approve the agreement.

A Hamas leader stated that negotiations regarding the implementation of the second phase of Trump's plan will begin "immediately" after the first phase is implemented.

Trump said he believes that all hostages, including the deceased, "will return on Monday."

An Israeli military source stated that the army will complete the first phase of the partial withdrawal within the first 24 hours.

Trump's plan, consisting of 20 points, calls for a ceasefire, the release of all hostages held in Gaza, the disarmament of Hamas, and a gradual withdrawal of Israel from the territory.

The Israeli occupation army radio reported this Thursday morning that the combat units of the army operating in the Gaza Strip have received orders to prepare for a large-scale redeployment in the coming days.

According to the radio, these preparations include two main scenarios that may be implemented soon: a complete withdrawal, preparing for a total and complete withdrawal of combat forces from within the Gaza Strip, and repositioning, preparing to withdraw from current confrontation areas and repositioning in new rear lines and defensive areas.

The radio confirmed that the combat units have already received orders to prepare for their redeployment, indicating an anticipated change in the form of the Israeli military presence in the sector.

The British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, welcomed what he described as the "agreement between Hamas and the Israeli occupation on the first phase of the peace plan," calling for its immediate and complete implementation, linking its execution to the urgent need to end all restrictions on the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip.

In statements reported by the British newspaper "The Telegraph" this Thursday morning, Starmer emphasized that the next and crucial step is implementation. He said: "This agreement must now be fully implemented without delay," asserting that his welcome of the agreement is contingent upon its actual application on the ground.

The British Prime Minister highlighted the utmost priority of the humanitarian issue, directly linking the implementation of the agreement to the necessity of ending the suffering of civilians in Gaza. He added: "The implementation of the agreement must be accompanied by the immediate lifting of all restrictions on aid to Gaza," in a clear reference to the need to open crossings and significantly increase the volume of aid.

Starmer concluded his remarks with a comprehensive call, stating: "We urge all parties to fulfill the commitments they made and to end the war." The British position comes to reinforce the increasing international diplomatic pressure, especially on the occupying government, to move forward with the agreement reached through Qatari and Egyptian mediation and with American support.

Hours after announcing a historic agreement, the White House published early Thursday the full text of President Donald Trump's comprehensive plan to end the war in the Gaza Strip. The plan, consisting of 20 points, reveals a vision that goes beyond a ceasefire to include the complete disarmament of Hamas, the formation of a transitional authority under the supervision of an "International Peace Council" chaired personally by Trump, leading to a conditional pathway towards the establishment of a Palestinian state.

According to the plan, the first phase begins immediately after the approval of both parties and includes critical provisions currently being implemented: an immediate cessation of hostilities and the withdrawal of Israeli occupation forces to an "agreed line." Within 72 hours of Israel's acceptance of the agreement, all hostages will be released, whether alive or dead.

In exchange, the occupation will release 250 prisoners sentenced to life imprisonment, in addition to 1,700 residents of Gaza who were detained after October 7, 2023. Immediate entry of full aid and the rehabilitation of infrastructure, hospitals, and bakeries.

The plan outlines a clear vision for the end of Hamas's military and political role in the Gaza Strip, stipulating: a general amnesty for Hamas members who commit to peaceful coexistence and surrender their weapons. Safe passage to other countries for those members of the movement who wish to leave Gaza.

Destruction of all military infrastructure, including tunnels, and the launch of a complete disarmament process under the supervision of international monitors. A commitment from Hamas and other factions not to play any role in governing Gaza, either directly or indirectly.

The plan presents a completely new administrative structure for the post-war phase, consisting of: a Palestinian technocratic committee: responsible for managing daily services in Gaza, composed of qualified Palestinians and international experts; a Peace Council: a new international transitional body overseeing the committee's work and financing reconstruction, chaired by President Donald Trump, and including other world leaders such as former British Prime Minister Tony Blair.

The plan calls for the formation of a temporary "International Stability Force" to be deployed immediately in Gaza, tasked with training and supporting a new Palestinian police force and securing the borders in cooperation with Egypt and the occupation. The withdrawal of the occupation will not be entirely immediate, as the Israeli occupation army will gradually hand over the territories it occupies to the international force, but will maintain a presence in a "security belt" until it is ensured that there is no renewed terrorist threat from the sector.

In the end, the plan confirms that Israel will not occupy or annex Gaza.

Channel 12 Hebrew revealed this morning, Thursday, the main features of the Israeli occupation's plan regarding the ceasefire agreement in Gaza.

The new Israeli occupation plan is based on several key points, the most prominent of which is the continued Israeli occupation and its control over an area of 53% of the Gaza Strip. The channel confirmed that the complete withdrawal from these areas is contingent upon the release of the last hostages held in the sector.

On the humanitarian front, the plan includes allowing the entry of 600 trucks loaded with humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip daily.

The plan sets a precise timeline for the start of the exchange process, with the release of living hostages scheduled to begin next Sunday (October 12, 2025), and the delivery of the bodies of deceased hostages on Monday (October 13, 2025).

Hours after announcing a historic agreement, the White House published the full text of President Donald Trump's comprehensive plan to end the war in the Gaza Strip early Thursday.

The first phase begins immediately after the approval of both parties and includes critical provisions currently being implemented: an immediate halt to the war and the withdrawal of Israeli occupation forces to an "agreed line."

The plan outlines a clear vision for the end of the military and political role of Hamas in the Gaza Strip, stipulating: a general amnesty for Hamas members who commit to peaceful coexistence and surrender their weapons.

The plan emphasizes that Israel will not occupy or annex Gaza.

The ongoing genocide in the Gaza Strip has entered its third year, and many Western countries, led by the European Union, still refuse to officially recognize the genocide while continuing their economic and security partnerships and exporting various weapons that devastate the Palestinian people for the occupation.

From the very first day of the genocide, officials in these countries and their media arms rushed to adopt the Israeli narrative. When civilians are targeted, massacres are committed, and schools and hospitals are bombed, the situation is marketed as legitimate military targets.

When children are killed and dismembered, and entire families are erased from the civil registry, there is no mention of them in news broadcasts or newspaper headlines. When victims become mere numbers, the figures are questioned because they come from the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza!

They have made every effort and continue to do so to portray the occupation as a victim, claiming that October 7, 2023, is the beginning of the whole story. The undeniable truth is that the story began more than a hundred years ago when Balfour, who had no right, gave a homeland in Palestine to those who did not deserve it.

The British mandate imposed on Palestine came to fulfill this promise, and since then, the Palestinian people have barely emerged from one catastrophe before entering another.

Today, we witness a continuous massacre that has entered its third year, recorded in history books as unprecedented.

The West and its media have deliberately ignored the plight of the Palestinian people, promoting the narrative of the occupation, which is based on a biblical vision that considers the inhabitants of the Gaza Strip as 'the Amalekites of our time' who deserve death.

Just weeks ago, after hunger devastated women, children, the sick, and the elderly, there was a shift in the West's supportive stance towards the occupation at the level of some governments and media outlets.

This subtle change came too late, allowing the occupation to commit genocide. It is not a moral awakening but rather a response to popular pressure and international reports documenting the details of the genocide on a daily basis.

The ongoing genocide in the Gaza Strip has exposed the international community, which has stood helpless in the face of the arrogance of the occupation and its supporters from the colonial West led by the United States.

The website "Drop Site," specialized in political and military affairs, reported, citing a source it described as "close to the mediators," that U.S. President Donald Trump made clear commitments to ensure that the Israeli occupation would not allow the resumption of war on the Gaza Strip following the implementation of a prisoner exchange deal.

According to the report published by the site, these American guarantees came to overcome the main obstacle that was hindering the reaching of a final agreement, which was the fear of Hamas and the mediators that the ceasefire would merely be a temporary phase during which the occupation would regain its prisoners and then resume its war on the Strip.

The source indicated that the guarantees provided by Trump were part of intense negotiations that took place behind the scenes, aimed at achieving a comprehensive and sustainable ceasefire, not just a short humanitarian truce.

U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed early Thursday morning the reaching of an official agreement between Israel and Hamas, announcing the start of the implementation of the first phase of the peace plan his administration proposed to end the war in the Gaza Strip.

The announcement came through an official statement published by the U.S. President, culminating days of marathon negotiations and global anticipation.

The official statement from President Trump reads: "I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of the peace plan we proposed. This means that all detainees will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw its forces to an agreed-upon line as the first steps towards a strong, lasting, and eternal peace that will treat all parties fairly! It is a great day for the Arab and Islamic worlds, Israel, all neighboring countries, and the United States of America, and we thank the mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey, who worked with us to achieve this unprecedented historical event. Blessed are the peacemakers!" - Donald Trump

Trump added that the war has officially ended in the Gaza Strip with the signing of Phase 1 of the Gaza War End Plan. The official announcement comes to give the final green light to start implementing the agreement that was signed in Egypt.

Field sources reported that Israeli army units have already begun their preparations for the initial withdrawal to the agreed-upon "yellow line," coinciding with the start of logistical operations for the exchange of prisoners and hostages.

The White House published the full text of President Donald Trump's comprehensive plan to end the war in the Gaza Strip early Thursday morning.

The plan consists of 20 points and reveals a vision that goes beyond a ceasefire to include the complete disarmament of Hamas.

The first phase includes an immediate cessation of hostilities and a withdrawal of Israeli occupation forces to an "agreed-upon line."

The announcement of a ceasefire agreement in Gaza was met with widespread international approval, as U.S. allies such as Australia, Canada, and the Netherlands quickly praised the agreement, commending American leadership and the efforts of mediators, and calling on all parties to implement its terms immediately and fully.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese welcomed President Trump's announcement of the signing of the agreement between the occupation and Hamas, describing this step as a necessary progress towards peace.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also congratulated President Trump on his leadership of the diplomatic efforts, and thanked the countries of Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey for their tireless efforts to support the negotiations.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the agreement announced by US President Donald Trump that Israel and Hamas have reached to implement the first phase of the peace plan for Gaza, calling on all parties involved to "fully commit to its terms."

Guterres praised in a statement the diplomatic efforts made by the United States, Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey in mediating "to achieve this much-needed accomplishment."

He urged all parties involved to seize this historic opportunity to establish a reliable political path towards ending the Israeli occupation and recognizing the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination, "and achieving a two-state solution that allows Israelis and Palestinians to live in peace and security. The risks have never been this grave."

He affirmed that the United Nations will support the full implementation of the agreement and will expand the scope of relief and enhance recovery and reconstruction efforts in the devastated Gaza.

The UN Secretary-General also emphasized the necessity of ensuring the immediate and unhindered entry of humanitarian supplies and essential commercial goods into Gaza.

Guterres stressed the need to release all detainees in what he described as a dignified manner and to ensure a permanent ceasefire and an end to the fighting and suffering.

The announcement of the agreement comes after President Donald Trump stated that both Hamas and Israel agreed to his peace plan.

He said in a post on Truth Social early Thursday that Israel would withdraw its forces to an agreed line as initial steps towards a strong and lasting peace.

He added that this means "all hostages will be released very soon."

Trump considered this announcement "a great day for the Arab and Islamic world, Israel, and the United States," and thanked the mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey.

The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) also announced in a statement that an agreement had been reached to cease the war on the Gaza Strip, withdraw Israeli occupation forces from the entire area, allow humanitarian aid, and implement a prisoner exchange process between Israel and the resistance factions.

The movement called in its statement on President Trump and the guarantor countries of the agreement to compel the occupation government to implement all terms of the agreement and not allow it to evade or procrastinate in applying the understandings reached, and urged Arab, Islamic, and international parties to support this path.

For his part, the spokesperson for the Qatari Foreign Ministry, Majid Al-Ansari, stated that the mediators announced reaching an agreement on all terms for implementing the first phase of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, noting that the agreement would lead to ending the war and releasing the Israeli detainees and Palestinian prisoners.

On the Israeli side, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that he would hold a government meeting today, Thursday, to approve the announced agreement, which would end the war in Gaza and return all detainees.

The Israeli Prime Minister's office stated that Netanyahu had a conversation with the US President following the announcement of the agreement to end the war in Gaza.

It added that Netanyahu invited Trump to deliver a speech in the Knesset.

Since last Monday evening, Sharm El-Sheikh has been hosting indirect negotiations between Hamas and Israel regarding the implementation of Trump's plan to end the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip.

On September 29, Trump announced a 20-point plan, including "the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza, a ceasefire, and the disarmament of Hamas."

Hamas had agreed to previous proposals for a ceasefire in Gaza, but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, wanted by the International Criminal Court for committing war crimes and crimes against humanity against Palestinians in Gaza, resorted to procrastination and continued the genocide in the Palestinian territory.

Israel estimates that there are 48 Israeli captives held in Gaza, of whom 20 are alive, while around 11,100 Palestinians are imprisoned in its jails suffering from torture, starvation, and medical neglect, according to Palestinian and Israeli human rights and media reports.

Since October 7, 2023, Israel, with US support, has been committing genocide in Gaza, resulting in 67,173 martyrs and 169,780 injured—most of them children and women—and a famine that has claimed the lives of 460 Palestinians, including 154 children.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone conversation early this Thursday morning with U.S. President Donald Trump, during which he extended an invitation for him to deliver a speech before the Knesset.

The Prime Minister's Office issued a detailed statement regarding the conversation, which definitively confirmed the approval of the Israeli government for the deal that was concluded in Egypt.

According to the statement from Netanyahu's office, the Prime Minister just spoke with President Trump, where "they exchanged congratulations on the achievement of signing the agreement for the release of all detainees."

A Palestinian official familiar with the negotiations revealed precise details regarding the implementation mechanism for the first phase of the ceasefire agreement early Thursday morning, confirming that Hamas will release 20 living detainees 'in one batch.'

These details came after the official announcement of a historic agreement to end the war in the Gaza Strip, which was concluded early Thursday in Egypt.

The official text of the agreement, which has not yet been published, is expected to clarify the final numbers and the full implementation mechanism.

The newspaper "Israel Hayom" reported that cautious optimism is no longer present among all parties involved in the Sharm El-Sheikh negotiations, and the prevailing opinion is that the first phase of the agreement will be signed on Thursday or, at the latest, on Friday.

A senior U.S. diplomatic source in Sharm El-Sheikh told the newspaper that the issue is not a matter of "if" but rather "when."

By mutual agreement, discussions will continue into the night between Wednesday and Thursday in an attempt to finalize as many details as possible, but it is unclear whether there is a chance to complete everything during this nighttime discussion.

According to the newspaper, the agreement will include an immediate ceasefire, the release of all living prisoners within 72 hours, and the deceased within a week.

Then, the release of 250 Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences and 1,700 other prisoners, the withdrawal of the Israeli army to the yellow line after the release of the prisoners, and the opening of all supply routes through United Nations organizations.

The newspaper learned that Hamas, in response to an Israeli demand, announced in today's discussions that it would succeed in releasing all living prisoners within the timeframe specified in Trump's plan, that is, within 72 hours of its signing.

According to reports, Hamas leadership has contacted all cells holding prisoners and ordered them to prepare for their release.

The Red Cross has been instructed to prepare vehicles and ambulances to transport the hostages to the Israel Defense Forces as quickly as possible.

The newspaper also mentioned that Hamas will begin search operations by the end of last week and has collected at least some bodies.

However, the exact number of abducted individuals who are alive remains uncertain.

Two sources, one American and the other Arab, described Wednesday's talks as surprisingly positive, attributing this to the intensive preparatory work done by mediators with Hamas, as well as the initial negotiating meetings that nearly completed all technical aspects according to "Israel Hayom."

Armed settler groups attacked farmers today, Wednesday, chased them away, and stole olive crops in Wadi Sa'ir, northeast of Hebron.

Our correspondent reported that armed groups of settlers attacked farmers from the town of Sa'ir, chased them off their land, and blocked the main road, before breaking several fruitful olive trees and stealing their crops.

The residents and farmers in Wadi Sa'ir are subjected to continuous assaults by settlers, as settlers last Wednesday cut down more than 200 ancient olive trees and over 100 fruitful almond trees, completely destroying them, in addition to burning dozens of dunams planted with vines, olives, and almonds in that area, aiming to intimidate citizens and displace them from their land for the sake of colonial expansion.

Since October 7, 2023, settlers have carried out 7,154 assaults against citizens and their properties, resulting in the martyrdom of 33 citizens and the displacement of 33 Palestinian Bedouin communities, consisting of 455 families, totaling 2,853 individuals from their homes to other locations, according to the Wall and Settlement Resistance Commission.

A Palestinian was injured by Israeli army gunfire near occupied Jerusalem on Wednesday evening, coinciding with clashes between Palestinians and Israeli forces near the city of Nablus in the northern West Bank.

The Palestinian Red Crescent Society stated in a brief announcement that its teams transported to the hospital "a live bullet injury to the thigh in the town of Al-Ram near Jerusalem," without providing further details.

Meanwhile, the Palestinian Ministry of Health announced in a statement regarding the same case that "a serious injury from the occupation's gunfire to the thigh arrived at the Palestine Medical Complex (in Ramallah) from the town of Al-Ram, and he was admitted to the operating rooms."

The official Palestinian news agency reported that clashes erupted between Palestinians and the Israeli army during a raid on the village of Burin south of Nablus.

It added that "occupation army vehicles stormed the village, leading to clashes with the youth, during which occupation soldiers fired live bullets at citizens and their property."

Alongside the genocide in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli army and settlers in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, have killed at least 1,049 Palestinians and injured about 10,300, in addition to arresting more than 20,000, including around 1,600 children.

The occupying government has begun drafting the official decision text to approve the prisoner exchange deal, amid estimates from officials that the announcement of the agreement in Gaza could take place within 24 to 36 hours.

These developments come at the peak of the ongoing indirect negotiations in Egypt between Hamas and a delegation from the occupying entity, aimed at implementing the first phase of the 'Trump Plan.'

Channel 12 reported from an official in the occupying entity the details of the implementation mechanism for the first phase of the agreement, which will proceed as follows: the delivery of information, the release of detainees, the release of prisoners, and the presence of occupying forces in most areas of the Gaza Strip during this phase.

The Israeli occupation forces continued their intensive bombardment of various areas in the Gaza Strip, resulting in the martyrdom and injury of dozens in recent hours. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Health in Gaza announced that the death toll since the outbreak of the war two years ago has risen to more than 67,000 martyrs.

Reporters and medical sources reported an escalation in the bombardment of several areas in the strip, as occupation aircraft targeted residential buildings in Khan Younis city in the southern part of the strip. The Nasser Medical Complex confirmed the martyrdom of a Palestinian and the injury of others seeking aid near a distribution center north of Rafah city.

The Al-Awda Hospital also reported the martyrdom of a citizen in artillery shelling that targeted the vicinity of Wadi Gaza north of the Al-Nuseirat camp in the central strip. In Gaza city, residents retrieved the body of a martyr from the Al-Nasr neighborhood after he was targeted by an Israeli drone while checking his home, as his retrieval was delayed for days due to the intensity of the bombardment, while several martyrs remain in the same area.

In the Al-Sabra neighborhood in the southern part of the city, the occupation forces destroyed homes after detonating four military vehicles loaded with explosives within residential areas, causing widespread destruction to buildings and public facilities.

The government media office in Gaza stated that the occupation has carried out more than 230 air and artillery strikes since dawn on Saturday on areas densely populated with civilians and displaced persons, resulting in the martyrdom of 118 people, including women and children, with 72 martyrs in Gaza city alone.

It added that Israel "continues to commit clear massacres against civilians," emphasizing that the ongoing aggression "ignores calls for a ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump and the positive response provided to the proposal."

The office called on the international community and the U.S. administration to take urgent and effective action to stop the aggression and impose a real ceasefire.

For its part, the Ministry of Health in Gaza stated in a statement today, Wednesday, that 10 Palestinians were martyred and 61 others were injured in the past 24 hours, raising the total number of casualties from the Israeli aggression since October 7, 2023, to 67,183 martyrs and 169,841 injured.

It pointed out that several victims remain under the rubble or in the streets due to the difficulty of reaching ambulance and civil defense crews because of the ongoing bombardment.

The statement added that the recorded toll since March 18 of last year reached 13,588 dead and 57,800 injured, while the number of those martyred while trying to obtain humanitarian aid has risen to 2,613, with more than 19,000 injured.

For his part, the spokesperson for the International Committee of the Red Cross in Gaza, Hisham Mahna, stated that some of the committee's teams were subjected to direct attacks during their humanitarian work, noting that the committee's current priority is to support what remains of the exhausted health system in the strip.

In the same context, the United Nations and relief organizations warned of an unprecedented humanitarian disaster, explaining that more than 80% of the strip's population, which numbers about 2.3 million, have lost their homes or sources of livelihood.

Hospitals are also suffering from a severe shortage of fuel, medicines, and medical equipment, amid difficulties in delivering humanitarian aid due to the ongoing military operations and entry restrictions imposed at the crossings.

The Israeli occupation army and the Shin Bet claimed on Wednesday to have thwarted an attempt to smuggle a 'sophisticated' shipment of weapons from Iran to the occupied West Bank.

In a joint statement, the occupation army and the Shin Bet alleged that the seized shipment contained 'destabilizing' weapons, including anti-tank missiles and drones capable of carrying explosive devices.

According to the occupation's statement, the seized shipment included the following weapons and equipment: Anti-tank missiles: 15 missiles with an RPG launcher. Explosive devices: 29 devices. Drones: 4 drones, including 2 suicide drones. Bombs and machine guns: 20 hand grenades, 9 machine guns, and 7 assault rifles. Personal weapons: 53 pistols and 750 rounds.

A large number of citizens gathered in the heart of the Colombian capital, in a civil and union initiative, in a solidarity march with Gaza, coinciding with the second anniversary of the war in the enclave.

The demonstrators burned the Israeli occupation flag on their way to Bolivar Square, as a symbolic and angry gesture against the ongoing bombing and blockade imposed on the enclave.

The participants in the demonstration raised Palestinian flags and banners with phrases such as 'Save Gaza' and 'Stop the Bombing Now,' and chants condemning the destruction affecting civilians echoed.

During the demonstration, participants called for unifying solidarity with the Palestinians and exerting pressure on governments to take stronger stances against Israeli aggression.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro sparked significant reactions with his statements before the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where he described what is happening in Gaza as 'genocide that the world cannot remain silent about.'

In his speech, Petro called for the formation of an international force to enforce international justice decisions and liberate Palestine, considering that the phase of words and condemnations has failed to bring about change.

He also added that the next step should not be a hesitant agreement, but rather requires direct action: 'Countries with military capabilities must act.'

The capital Bogotá hosted in July 2025 the proceedings of the international conference of the Hague Group countries and their friendly nations, to discuss developments in Gaza and ways to pressure to stop the aggression.

The conference witnessed a consensus condemning the repeated Israeli violations against civilians and calling for practical action to put an end to the flow of weapons used in the war on the enclave.

Colombia, which chaired the opening session, confirmed that the goal of the conference is to transform moral positions into practical actions.