Trump States 'Generally, There Is Consensus' on Next Stages of Peace Deal in Gaza

The American leader has indicated that "for the most part, there is consensus" on how the following steps of the peace deal in Gaza will unfold, though he acknowledged that "a few particulars … will be worked out."

President Trump, who has been commended by the organization and various Israeli figures for his part in securing a truce agreement, said he is confident the deal will "be sustained" because "both sides are exhausted by the fighting."

Forthcoming Meeting on Gaza Issue

At the same time, he aims to assemble world leaders for a high-level meeting on the Gaza situation during his visit to Egypt in the coming week. Attendees expected to join are officials from the Federal Republic of Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Qatar, the UAE, Jordan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Indonesia.

Based on sources, PM Netanyahu will not be present.

Trump's Itinerary

Trump affirmed that he would confer with a "lot of officials" in Cairo on the start of the week to discuss the prospects of the Gaza Strip. Reports suggest that he will also visit Israel, where he will speak before the legislative body.

Major Updates

• Many of individuals made their way to the severely damaged Gaza's north on last Friday as a American-negotiated truce was implemented. Those still 48 captives—about 20 of them considered living—are to be freed by next Monday.
• Issues linger over leadership in Gaza as Israel's military gradually pull back and if the group will relinquish arms, as stipulated in the proposed deal. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who terminated on his own a truce in March, hinted that Israel might renew its offensive if they fails to relinquish its military assets.
• The international body was granted permission by Israel to commence distributing expanded humanitarian assistance into Gaza from Sunday. The relief will comprise significant amounts that have been pre-positioned in nearby nations such as the Kingdom of Jordan and Egypt as aid workers expected authorization from Israel's military to recommence their operations.
• UN spokesperson the spokesman reported to journalists on Friday that petrol, medical supplies, and essential items have commenced entering through the Kerem Shalom crossing. Representatives are urging Israel to open more border crossings and guarantee safe movement for aid workers and civilians who are going back to areas in Gaza that were under heavy fire until only recently.
• The leader he denounced the nation on Saturday for carrying out overnight strikes on public installations that the health authority said resulted in at least one death. "Once again, the south of Lebanon has been the target of a egregious Israeli aggression against non-military facilities—with no valid reason or rationale," he remarked.
• Israel disclosed a list of the Palestinian prisoners that it intends to let go as under the truce deal agreed upon with the organization. Of the 250 detainees, fifteen will be released in East Jerusalem, 100 to the West Bank, and 135 will be expelled. At first, when the organization's delegates provided a selection of recommended inmates to be freed to mediators in the Arab Republic, they demanded the release of high-profile individuals such as Marwan Barghouti. However, Netanyahu's office stated it will not agree to free him.