US President Donald Trump States 'Largely, There Is Consensus' on Subsequent Phases of Gaza Ceasefire Plan

The American leader has remarked that "in general, there is consensus" on how the subsequent phases of the Gaza ceasefire plan will unfold, though he acknowledged that "certain specifics … will be resolved."

The US president, who has been commended by Hamas and various Israeli figures for his part in achieving a peace accord, remarked he thinks the accord will "hold" because "the parties are tired of the fighting."

Planned Conference on Gaza Situation

At the same time, the president plans to bring together world leaders for a summit on the issue during his trip to the Arab Republic of Egypt in the coming week. Among those anticipated to take part are officials from Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Qatar, the UAE, Jordan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and Indonesia.

According to sources, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be absent.

President's Schedule

The president confirmed that he would confer with a "lot of dignitaries" in the city on the start of the week to discuss the future of Gaza. It has been reported that he will also visit the State of Israel, where he will address the legislative body.

Significant Events

• Tens of thousands of Palestinians headed back to the severely damaged northern Gaza Strip on last Friday as a US-brokered ceasefire came into effect. The remaining 48 captives—about 20 of them thought to be living—are to be freed by Monday.
• Questions remain over leadership in the Gaza Strip as forces retreat step by step and if Hamas will give up weapons, as called for in the president's truce agreement. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who called off a ceasefire in spring, suggested that the nation might resume its operations if the group does not surrender its weapons.
• The international body was authorized by Israeli authorities to start delivering scaled-up relief into Gaza starting on Sunday. The aid will include significant amounts that have been stored in nearby nations such as Jordan and the Arab Republic of Egypt as relief coordinators expected authorization from Israeli forces to recommence their operations.
• UN spokesperson the spokesman informed journalists on Friday that energy supplies, medical supplies, and other critical materials have started flowing through the Kerem Shalom border point. Agency staff want the Israeli government to allow access through additional entry points and provide safe movement for humanitarian staff and the population who are going back to areas in Gaza that were experiencing severe attacks just a short time ago.
• The president of Lebanon the head of state censured the nation on the weekend for executing overnight strikes on public installations that the ministry said resulted in at least one death. "Once again, the region has been the focus of a atrocious attack by Israel against non-military facilities—with no valid reason or excuse," Aoun said.
• Israel provided a roster of the individuals in custody that it intends to release as part of the peace accord agreed upon with the organization. Out of the 250 individuals, 15 will be let go in East Jerusalem, 100 to the region, and the remainder will be expelled. At first, when Hamas officials provided a roster of recommended detainees to be freed to mediators in the Arab Republic, they requested the liberation of well-known Palestinian leaders such as the activist. But, the Israeli government stated it will not agree to let go him.