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President Trump has stated that "in general, agreement exists" on how the subsequent phases of the peace deal in Gaza will unfold, though he admitted that "certain specifics … will be finalized."

"They're gathering them at present," Trump commented, speaking about the captives yet to be freed in the Gaza Strip. "They are in pretty rough situations."

The US president, who has been praised by the group and numerous Israelis for his involvement in securing a ceasefire deal, expressed he is confident the deal will "be sustained" because "both sides are tired of the fighting."

Forthcoming Meeting on Gaza Situation

Concurrently, Trump intends to convene world leaders for a high-level meeting on Gaza during his travel to Egypt next week. Among those expected to join are officials from the Federal Republic of Germany, the French Republic, the United Kingdom, Italy, the State of Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Indonesia.

As per information, the Israeli leader will not be present.

President's Schedule

He affirmed that he would engage with a "many leaders" in the city on the start of the week to talk about the direction of Gaza. Sources indicate that he will also visit the State of Israel, where he will speak before the legislative body.

Major Updates

• Many of Palestinian residents returned to the severely damaged northern Gaza Strip on Friday as a ceasefire mediated by the US took hold. The 48 individuals—approximately 20 of them considered surviving—are to be released by next Monday.
• Uncertainties persist over leadership in Gaza as Israeli troops gradually pull back and if Hamas will relinquish arms, as required in the president's truce agreement. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who called off a ceasefire in spring, hinted that the country might resume its offensive if the group refuses to surrender its arms.
• The UN was given the green light by Israeli authorities to start distributing expanded aid into the Gaza Strip starting on the weekend. This assistance will comprise significant amounts that have been pre-positioned in nearby nations such as Jordan and Egypt as humanitarian officials were waiting for clearance from the army to resume their work.
• UN spokesperson the spokesman reported to reporters on Friday that petrol, medicines, and essential items have begun moving through the crossing point. UN officials want authorities to allow access through additional entry points and ensure protected transit for relief personnel and residents who are coming back to areas in Gaza that were experiencing severe attacks until only recently.
• Lebanese President he condemned Israel on the weekend for executing nocturnal attacks on non-military sites that the ministry said caused one fatality. "For another time, the south of Lebanon has been the focus of a heinous Israeli aggression against civilian structures—with no valid reason or excuse," Aoun stated.
• Israel disclosed a list of the individuals in custody that it intends to let go as under the peace accord agreed upon with the organization. Of the 250 Palestinian prisoners, 15 will be released in East Jerusalem, 100 to the West Bank, and the remainder will be sent abroad. At first, when the organization's delegates submitted a selection of suggested inmates to be let go to negotiators in the Arab Republic, they demanded the release of well-known Palestinian political figures such as Marwan Barghouti. However, the prime minister's team affirmed it will not agree to let go him.