Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Israel Approves Phase-One Gaza Deal as Ceasefire and Exchange Timelines Activate

A U.S.-brokered first phase imposes tight timelines covering pullback, exchanges, a monitored humanitarian surge.

Overview

  • Israel’s cabinet approved the initial framework, with Israeli media reporting the ceasefire taking effect and an IDF repositioning to agreed lines within 24 hours under an implementation document.
  • Hamas publicly outlined expected releases that include 250 prisoners serving life terms and 1,700 detainees from Gaza, tied to a 72-hour window for hostage accounting and exchanges and to opening Rafah for aid flows.
  • A UN official said 170,000 metric tons of food, medicine and other relief are staged for Gaza, as UNRWA reported 6,000 trucks ready to enter once Israeli clearance allows large-scale deliveries.
  • An Israeli-published plan details parallel information-sharing on hostages and detainees via intermediaries and the ICRC, with a follow-up team featuring the United States, Egypt, Qatar, Turkey and others to oversee execution.
  • France said Gaza’s day-to-day security would be handled by a Palestinian police force trained by Canada, Egypt and Jordan with international backing, while Israel’s military chief warned forces to stay vigilant and hard-right ministers signaled opposition that could strain implementation.