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US President Donald Trump has indicated that "in general, there is consensus" on how the following steps of the Gaza ceasefire plan will unfold, though he acknowledged that "some of the details … will be finalized."

"They're gathering them currently," the president commented, referring to the remaining hostages in the region. "They are in quite harsh situations."

He, who has been commended by the group and many in Israel for his involvement in brokering a peace accord, expressed he thinks the agreement will "be sustained" because "they're all weary of the hostilities."

Forthcoming Meeting on Gaza Issue

At the same time, the president intends to convene global figures for a high-level meeting on Gaza during his trip to Egypt in the coming week. Among those expected to take part are representatives from Germany, the French Republic, the United Kingdom, Italy, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Turkey, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and the Republic of Indonesia.

According to information, the Israeli leader is not expected to attend.

Leader's Plans

The president affirmed that he would engage with a "numerous dignitaries" in the Egyptian capital on Monday to discuss the direction of Gaza. Reports suggest that he will also visit Israel, where he will appear at the Knesset.

Major Updates

• Numerous of individuals made their way to the heavily destroyed northern Gaza Strip on Friday as a ceasefire mediated by the US took hold. The remaining 48 captives—approximately 20 of them believed to be living—will be freed by Monday.
• Uncertainties persist over who will govern the Gaza Strip as Israeli troops gradually pull back and if Hamas will give up weapons, as required in the president's truce agreement. PM Netanyahu, who terminated on his own a ceasefire in March, suggested that the nation might resume its offensive if Hamas refuses to give up its arms.
• The United Nations was authorized by Israeli authorities to start delivering increased aid into the territory from the weekend. This assistance will involve a large quantity that have been stored in neighboring countries such as the Kingdom of Jordan and the Arab Republic of Egypt as relief coordinators awaited clearance from the army to restart their work.
• An official the spokesman informed reporters on last Friday that petrol, medical supplies, and vital resources have started flowing through the crossing point. Representatives are urging authorities to open more entry points and guarantee secure passage for humanitarian staff and residents who are returning to areas in Gaza that were experiencing severe attacks until only recently.
• Lebanese President Joseph Aoun denounced Israel on Saturday for carrying out overnight strikes on civilian facilities that the ministry said caused one fatality. "Once again, the south of Lebanon has been the focus of a egregious Israeli aggression against civilian installations—with no valid reason or excuse," Aoun stated.
• Israeli authorities provided a inventory of the Palestinian prisoners that it aims to free as under the peace accord reached with Hamas. Of the 250 individuals, 15 will be freed in the eastern part of the city, 100 to the West Bank, and 135 will be sent abroad. At first, when representatives of the group submitted a roster of recommended detainees to be let go to negotiators in the country, they requested the liberation of prominent individuals such as Marwan Barghouti. But, Netanyahu's office confirmed it will not agree to let go the individual.