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The American leader has remarked that "largely, parties are aligned" on how the following steps of the truce agreement for Gaza will unfold, though he admitted that "a few particulars … will be resolved."

"They're gathering them at present," the president stated, referring to the hostages still held in Gaza. "They are in pretty rough places."

President Trump, who has been praised by the group and various Israeli figures for his role in securing a ceasefire deal, remarked he believes the accord will "be sustained" because "both sides are weary of the hostilities."

Forthcoming Meeting on Gaza Issue

Concurrently, Trump aims to bring together international leaders for a summit on the issue during his trip to the Arab Republic of Egypt soon. Attendees anticipated to participate are delegates from the European nation, France, the Britain, Italy, the State of Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and the Republic of Indonesia.

According to sources, the Israeli leader will be absent.

Trump's Itinerary

Trump confirmed that he would meet a "many leaders" in Cairo on next Monday to talk about the direction of the Gaza Strip. It has been reported that he will also travel to the State of Israel, where he will appear at the Knesset.

Major Updates

• Numerous of individuals headed back to the severely damaged northern Gaza Strip on last Friday as a ceasefire mediated by the US came into effect. The remaining 48 captives—some 20 of them considered living—will be freed by the start of the week.
• Issues linger over leadership in Gaza as Israeli troops retreat step by step and whether the group will give up weapons, as stipulated in the proposed deal. PM Netanyahu, who called off a truce in last March, suggested that Israel might restart its offensive if the group refuses to relinquish its arms.
• The United Nations was given the green light by Israel to start providing expanded humanitarian assistance into Gaza starting on the weekend. This assistance will comprise a large quantity that have been pre-positioned in neighboring countries such as Jordan and Egypt as aid workers expected authorization from the army to restart their efforts.
• UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric reported to the press on Friday that fuel, medical supplies, and essential items have begun moving through the Kerem Shalom crossing. UN officials are calling for Israel to allow access through additional crossing points and provide safe movement for aid workers and residents who are returning to regions of the territory that were experiencing severe attacks just a short time ago.
• Lebanese President the head of state censured the Israeli government on last Saturday for executing nocturnal attacks on non-military sites that the health ministry said killed at least one person. "Once again, southern Lebanon has been the target of a atrocious Israeli aggression against non-military facilities—without justification or rationale," Aoun stated.
• The government shared a inventory of the Palestinian detainees that it plans to let go as in accordance with the ceasefire agreement reached with the group. Out of the 250 detainees, 15 will be let go in East Jerusalem, 100 to the region, and one hundred thirty-five will be expelled. Originally, when Hamas officials submitted a roster of suggested inmates to be let go to intermediaries in Egypt, they requested the freeing of high-profile Palestinian political figures such as Marwan Barghouti. But, Netanyahu's office confirmed it will not agree to free the individual.