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Trump Says Israel Accepts Gaza Withdrawal Line as Ceasefire Awaits Hamas Confirmation

Talks in Cairo aim to lock down the steps that would trigger an immediate truce.

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Donald Trump shared the photograph from Tel Aviv rally where tens of thousands had gathered to call for prisoner exchange.
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A drone view of families of hostages and their supporters protesting ahead of the two-year anniversary of the deadly October 7, 2023 attack on Israel by Hamas, demanding the immediate release of all hostages and the end of the war in Gaza, in Tel Aviv, Israel, October 4, 2025.

Overview

  • Israel and Hamas delegations are heading to Cairo for indirect negotiations, with U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff joining to finalize technical details.
  • Hamas signaled conditional approval to release all remaining hostages under Trump’s exchange formula, proposing freedom for 250 prisoners serving life sentences and 1,700 detained since 2023.
  • President Trump said a ceasefire would start immediately once Hamas confirms the shared initial withdrawal line, while Netanyahu said he hopes to announce hostage returns during Sukkot.
  • Israel says forces have shifted to a defensive posture and reduced fire, but strikes in Gaza continued with reported casualties, underscoring the fragility of the opening.
  • Key hurdles include Hamas’s refusal so far to commit to disarmament and Israel’s plan to retain control during early phases, with an Israeli official citing a pullback to a ‘yellow line’ and a potential long-term buffer, including the Philadelphi Corridor.