Overview

• The Israeli cabinet and government approved the opening phase of the Egypt-signed deal, with the ceasefire entering into effect and initial troop withdrawals reported by Gaza’s Civil Defense.
• The IDF will reposition within 24 hours and retain control over about 53% of the Gaza Strip pending further steps linked to subsequent negotiations.
• All remaining hostages, living or deceased, are due to be released within 72 hours, with living captives exchanged for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners alongside increased aid deliveries.
• About 200 U.S. military personnel led by CENTCOM chief Adm. Brad Cooper will supervise implementation as observers outside Gaza, with participation expected from Egypt, Qatar, Turkey and possibly the UAE.
• President Donald Trump pushed the agreement and plans to travel to the region for a formal signing, as talks begin on a second phase covering Hamas disarmament, broader withdrawals and Gaza’s governance, which remains politically contested.