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Israel and Hamas Seal First-Stage Hostage Deal as IDF Begins Preparations

The first-step agreement under a US-backed plan is structured to enable hostage returns with a temporary pause.

IDF to Begin Gaza Withdrawal Once Ceasefire Ratified; Hostage Release Expected Within 72 Hours
IDF Welcomes Hostage Deal, Orders Forces to Prepare for Any Scenario

Overview

  • Israel’s military said an overnight agreement for the return of hostages was finalized and welcomed the deal.
  • IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir ordered strengthened defenses, adjusted deployment lines, and planning to lead the recovery operation.
  • The army said forces remain deployed and ready for any operational development and will continue pursuing wartime objectives.
  • President Donald Trump said negotiators signed the first stage of his peace plan in Egypt, and Ynet reported a ceasefire has taken effect.
  • VINnews reported that after expected government ratification, the IDF would pull back to agreed positions and Hamas would release up to 48 hostages within 72 hours, starting with those believed to be alive, with transfers coordinated via the Red Cross.