Overview

• Trump urged Israel to halt Gaza bombardment immediately to allow safe and swift releases after Hamas said it would free all captives, living and dead, under the exchange formula.
• Netanyahu’s office said Israel is preparing to implement the plan’s first phase, and the IDF chief ordered operational preparations.
• Explosions were still reported in Gaza on Saturday, and the Israeli military has not announced a stop to strikes.
• Negotiators from Israel, Egypt and Qatar, joined by U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, are expected in Al-Arish as soon as Sunday to finalize logistics, lists and verification.
• Under the proposal, Israel would free 250 prisoners serving life terms and about 1,700 held after Oct. 7, while key gaps persist over Hamas disarmament and its ability to return all 48 hostages within 72 hours.