Overview

• Israel’s government convened to consider the agreement, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu crediting President Donald Trump and his team as essential to reaching the terms.
• The first phase envisions Hamas releasing Israeli hostages as Israel redeploys to an agreed line inside Gaza and frees hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.
• An Israeli government spokesperson said a ceasefire would begin within 24 hours of cabinet approval, forces would pull back from central Gaza, and Israel would retain control over 53% of the enclave during the phase.
• Trump’s trip remains in flux, with the Israeli president’s office signaling October 12 and public broadcaster Kan indicating October 13, and the presidential residence canceling a public Sukkot event due to the expected visit and anticipated hostage returns.
• Axios reported that Washington offered guarantees to Hamas, including a proposed U.S.-led monitoring group of roughly 200 American personnel with regional partners, while a senior UN official warned of likely attempts to obstruct implementation.